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.
Minimum Job Requirements:
- RN - Registered Nurse within the State of Florida - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
- CPR BLS - American Heart Association (AHA) - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
- PALS - American Heart Association (AHA) - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment within 2 years.
Job Specific Duties:
- Communicates the patient's progress including critical findings and 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 the other disciplines and services to ensure safe, efficient care, and facilitate patient flow.
- Provides ongoing assessment of the patient, utilizing the knowledge of age specific criteria and chief complaint. Engages in patient/parent teaching before, during, and after the procedure.
- Maintains dignity and confidentiality of the patient and serves as a patient advocate.
- Prepares and plans for patients with a sedation/anesthesia history, reviews patient’s medical records, prior medications administered, reactions to sedation/anesthesia and all pertinent information.
- Anticipates and prepares for complications arising from sedation medications/procedures.
- Evaluates patient’s response to sedation/anesthesia, monitors and recovers the patient according to the hospital policy, and communicates findings to other team members as needed.
- Confirms appointment 1-3 days prior to procedure and obtains medical, sedation & procedure history, and current medications. Provides procedure/discharge instructions and documents in (EMR).
- Independently accesses patient EMR according to hospital policy. Completes accurate and timely documentation in the patient’s EMR.
- Obtains consents as needed for procedures.
- Provides education and documents on patient/family teachings on health related needs (disease, medications, treatments, pain, discharge, safety, nutrition, skin care).
- 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.
- Initiates intravenous access and places urinary catheters as per hospital policy.
- Assesses all body systems, ensures safe, effective, efficient care delivery with emphasis on the absence of medication errors, avoidance of falls from surface, and reduction of pain.
- Ensures safe, effective, efficient care delivery with emphasis on an absence of infections, secure of Endotracheal tubes when applicable, and observance of skin integrity to prevent skin breakdown.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- BSN degree or currently enrolled in BSN program.
- PACU or Sedation training is preferred.
- Career Development: National certified preferably within 5 years of hire.
- Ability to be on-call as needed.
- Pediatric Nursing experience in Critical Care/OR/Emergency Room setting is preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely fashion with attention to detail.
- Demonstrate strong time management, critical thinking, verbal, and written communication skills.
(EOE DFW)
1/26/18
Job: Nursing - Clinical
Primary Location: Florida-Miami-Nicklaus Children's Hospital - Main Hospital Campus
Department: RADIOLOGY NURSING-2100-721723
Job Status: Part Time with Benefits
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