RN- NICU Nights

Overview

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.

• 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, reduction of pain, and prevention of infections.
• Secures endotracheal tubes when applicable per competency and observes skin integrity for prevention of skin breakdown.
• Provides bedside report and patient information at shift change. (F: Daily/ T: 10 minutes per patient)
• Responsible for specimen collection.

• 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

• 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