RN Respiratory Unit (Part Time, Night shift)

Company: Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Location: Hollywood
Posted on: November 19, 2021

Job Description:

DescriptionJob SummaryProvides specialty nursing care for patients with a variety of Medical/Surgical, Respiratory disorders, and observation status. Assesses, implements, evaluates, and oversees the patient's plan of care and fosters a team-based collaborative multidisciplinary approach. Provides compassionate patient and family centered care and has a passion for learning, thrives in a fast-paced environment. Supports and upholds quality standards of a Magnet designated hospital and Patient Bill of Rights. Practices under the supervision of the Nursing Manager/Director.***This position is Part Time (approx. 24 hours weekly) with Benefits and is Night shift *** Minimum Job Requirements

• CPR: Healthcare Provider.
• RN licensure within the State of Florida.
• PALS certification completion within 2 years in this position. Qualifications Essential Duties and Responsibilities-Nursing Care Functions
  • Completes all nursing multi-system assessment including Neurological & Respiratory, head to toe, vitals, oxygen saturation, breath sounds, dressing changes & repositioning patient.
  • Reviews patient admission, obtains patient's medical history, and accurately completes the admission per hospital policy.
  • Prepares patient for transfer, communicates patient's condition, history and progress to receiving Nurse.
  • Assists medical team w/procedures such as tracheostomy suctioning, monitor's chest tubes, IVs, ventilator settings, specimen collection & promptly responds to medical equipment.
  • Communicates the patient's progress including critical findings, changes in the patients' condition with 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 assure safe and efficient care.
  • Prepares discharge planning and accurately completes the process department and hospital policies and procedures.
  • Follows physician's orders and administers medications as directed. Adheres to the six rights of medication administration.
  • Provides patient information and effectively completes the hand off process at shift change and patient reassignments.
  • Collaborates and rounds with a multi-disciplinary team in daily care planning rounds, as appropriate and fosters a Family Centered Care environment. Charting/Documentation
    • Accesses electronic health record independently according to hospital policy and completes accurate and timely documentation in the patient's electronic health record. Patient Family Communication
      • Educates patients and their family on illness/injury including post treatment home care such as disease, medication, treatments, pain, discharge, and safety. Document in Electronic Health Record. Quality/Safety
        • Promotes an "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, ouch-free procedural pain & reduction of pain.
        • Provides patient information and effectively completes the hand off process at shift change and patient reassignments. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
          • Strong problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills.
          • Ability to manage multiple priorities and strong time management skills.
          • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
          • Computer literate.
          • Career Development: National certified preferably within 5 years of hire.
          • BSN Degree or currently enrolled in BSN program.
          • Nursing experience in a Pediatric healthcare setting is preferred.
          • Works effectively in a collaborative environment.
          • Ability to apply principles of evidenced-based practice, analytical thinking and service excellence in practice.
          • Analyze and interpret data and utilize the information to make judgments regarding patient care.
          • Floats to various nursing units while maintaining the delivery of clinical excellence and high quality service.
          • On-call assignment per department and hospital policy.(EOE DFW)
            
            Job : Nursing - Clinical
            
            Primary Location : Florida-Miami-Nicklaus Children's Hospital - Main Hospital Campus
            
            Department : 3 EAST-2100-610001
            
            Job Status
            :Part Time with Benefits

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