About this opportunity
Nicklaus Children's Health System lists this RN- NICU (Full Time, Nights) opportunity in sunset corners, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary
Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individual patient care on a nursing unit according to unit policies and procedures. Supports and upholds the Patient Bill of Rights. Practices under the supervision of the Manager/Director.
Job Specific Duties
Communicates the patient's progress including critical findings, changes in the patients' condition to the physician and/or disciplines involved in the care of the child.
Plans, implements, and documents the plan of care in collaboration with other disciplines and services to assure safe and efficient care.
Completes all nursing assessment of patients. Performs reassessments as per policy when there is a change in the plan of care or an intervention is performed.
Provides basic nursing care such as feeding, bathing, changing diapers, may start IV, suctioning and repositioning for neonates. Responds to medical equipment in a timely manner.
Completes patient admission history (spiritual, cultural, developmental, educational/learning, and psychosocial needs) and discharge planning thoroughly and accurately as per policy.
Accesses electronic health record independently according to hospital policy and completes accurate and timely documentation.
Provides education and documents on patient/family teachings on health related needs (i.e. disease, medications, treatments, pain, discharge, safety, nutrition, skin care etc.).
Follows physician’s orders and administers medications as directed. Adheres to the six rights of medication administration.
Promotes a safe 'error free' working environment by consistently performing thorough hand-offs and infection prevention measures.
Assesses all body systems, ensures safe, effective, efficient care delivery with emphasis on the absence of medication errors, avoidance of falls from surface, ouch-free procedural pain, reduction of pain, absence of blood borne infections and surgical site infections.
Secures Endotracheal tubes when applicable per competency and observes of skin integrity for prevention of skin breakdown.
Provides beside report and patient information at shift change. F: Daily/ T: 10 minutes per patient R:
Responsible for specimen collection.
Minimum Job Requirements
Registered Nurse RN Licensure within the State of Florida or Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
American Heart Association BLS must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
Neonatal Resuscitation Program NRP must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment within 1 year
Must complete competency assessment tool upon 6 months of hire date for a Critical Care setting
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
BSN degree or currently enrolled in BSN program
Career Development: National certified preferably within 5 years of hire
Pediatric Nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office preferred
Ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely fashion with attention to detail
Strong time management, critical thinking, verbal and written communication skills
Job Details
Job: Nursing - Clinical
Department: NEONATAL ICU-
Job Status: Professional
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