RN- Emergency Services & Psychiatry Evenings

Assesses, implements, evaluates, and oversees the plan of care for Pediatric Emergency and Level I Trauma patients in addition to Psychiatry patients, utilizing a team-based collaborative multidisciplinary approach. Provides compassionate patient and family centered care, has a passion for learning, and 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.

• Completes all nursing multi-system assessment that includes head to toe, vitals, dressing changes, suction, feeding, bathing, and repositioning.
• Reviews patient admission history, prepares and accurately completes the discharge planning process as per department and hospital policies & procedures.
• Communicates the patient's progress including critical findings and 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.
• Provides nursing care that includes IV site monitoring and troubleshooting, specimen collection, and assists medical team with special procedures.
• Follows physician’s orders and administers & reconstitutes medications directed. Adheres to the 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.
• Accesses electronic health record independently according to hospital policy. Completes accurate and timely documentation in the patient’s electronic health record.
• Communicates with patients and families to review plan of care and solicits input and communicate any patient and family concerns to physician.
• Educates patients and their family about disease processes, post treatment home care such as disease, medication, treatments, pain, discharge, and safety.
• Promotes an 'error free' working environment by consistently providing high-quality, safe care as per hospital policies, conducts prevention rounding, & follows up on identified concerns promptly.
• 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.
• Ensures completion of patient admission, history, and assessment. Performs mental health assessment in Psychiatry. Accurately prepares and completes discharge planning as per policies & procedures.

• 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 required within 2 years of hire - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• CPI - Crisis Prevention Institute required within 30 days of hire - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• Level II Background Check and Affidavit of Good Moral Character

• ACLS within 1 year of hire and in good standings throughout employment preferred.
• Nursing experience in a pediatric emergency room setting strongly preferred.
• National certified within 2 years of hire preferred.
• Ability to work in an acute care setting, demonstrates 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.
• Proficiency in computers and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) preferred.
• Works effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Flexible and has a passion for learning.
• Ability to apply principles of evidenced-based practice, analytical thinking, and service excellence in practice.
• Able to analyze and interpret data and utilize the information to make judgments regarding patient care.
• Able to provide coverage for on-call assignments per department and hospital policy.

Nursing - Clinical

EMERGENCY ROOM NURSING-

Professional