RN- Medical Surg/ Neurology (Full Time, Night shift)
Company: Miami Children's
Location: Miami
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Summary
Responsible for the planning and delivery of care utilizing nursing
processes: assessment, implementation, and evaluation. Oversees the
plan of care, utilizes effective problem solving strategies and
applies evidence based practices. Supports and upholds quality
standards of a Magnet designated hospital and Patient Bill of
Rights. Practices under the supervision of the Nursing
Manager/Director. Provides compassionate and family centered care
for Pediatric Med-Surg/Neurological Unit.
Job Specific Duties
* Ensures completion of patient admission, history, assessment, &
pain reassessment. Accurately prepares & completes the discharge
planning process as per department and hospital policies &
procedures.
* Conducts handoff with oncoming RN utilizing SBAR; documents in
Cerner. Conducts assessments and notes.
* Plans, implements, and documents the plan of care (i.e. high risk
of falls) in collaboration with other disciplines and services to
assure safe and efficient care.
* Provides nursing care that includes: IV site monitoring,
suctioning, specimen collection, g- tube care, and assists medical
team with specific procedures.
* Follows physician's orders and administers medication. Adheres to
six rights of medication administration.
* Collaborates and rounds with a multi-disciplinary team in daily
care planning rounds, as appropriate and fosters a Family Centered
Care Environment.
* Utilizes electronic innovations to provide efficient patient
care. Attends to patient call lights in a manner that promotes
patient safety per hospital policy.
* Accountable for reporting critical values to the physicians
within 30 minutes and documents clinician notification in
Cerner.
* Completes all nursing multi-system assessment that includes: head
to toe, vitals, dressing changes, applies protective skin barrier,
suction, feeding, bathing and repositioning.
* Ensures proper and safe wound care as required by Wound Care
Policy and Procedures.
* Accesses electronic health record independently according to
hospital policy and completes accurate and timely documentation in
the patient's electronic health record.
* Communicates and documents critical lab results (performed on
Flood) per hospital policy and procedures.
* Communicates with patients and families to review plan of care
and solicits input. Communicates any patient and family concerns to
physician.
* Educates family on plan of care, skin care, medication
administration/side effects and purpose of medication, falls
avoidance, and seizure precautions.
* Promotes an "error free" working environment by consistently
providing high-quality safe care as per hospital policies.
* Responsible for providing a safe environment for co-workers by
placing isolation/precaution signs (droplet, contact, or airborne)
on door.
* Responsible for indicating allergies for patients via Cerner and
placing bracelet on patient.
* Creates incident reports for IV infiltrates, near misses,
malfunction of machine on patients, and/or falls, documenting the
situation.
* Assesses all body systems, ensures safe efficient care, absence
of medication errors, avoidance of falls, prevention of central
line infections, ouch-free procedural pain, and pain reduction.
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 maintain active and in good
standing throughout employment.
* American Heart Association PALS maintain active and in good
standing throughout employment. within 1 year of hire
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* BSN degree or currently enrolled in a BSN degree program.
* Career Development: National certification Certified Pediatric
Nurse (CPN) preferably within 2 -5 years of hire.
* 1 year RN experience in a medical surgical environment for
infants preferred.
* Previous experience with diverse cultures' and belief systems
around health issues is preferred.
* Experience with Neurology/Neurosurgery preferred.
* Possess proficiency in computers and Electronic Health Record
(EHR) preferred.
* Analyzes and interprets data; utilizes information to make
decisions regarding patient care.
* Strong time management and prioritization skills.
* Effective verbal and written communication skills.
* Works effectively in a collaborative environment.
* Ability to apply principles of evidence-based practice,
analytical thinking, and service excellence in practice.
* Floats to various nursing units while maintaining the delivery of
clinical excellence and high quality service.
* Possesses passion for learning.
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