RN- Emergency Services Nights

Position: RN- Emergency Services (Full Time, Nights)
Job Summary

Assesses, implements, evaluates, and oversees the plan of care for Pediatric Emergency and Level I Trauma 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.

Minimum

Job Requirements

* RN - 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

* CPR BLS
-American Heart Association BLS must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

* PALS - American Heart Association PALS must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment within 2 years

* CPI - Crisis Prevention Institute must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment within 1 year

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* ACLS within 1 year of hire and in good standing throughout employment preferred

* Nursing experience in a pediatric emergency room setting strongly preferred

* Proficiency in computers and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) preferred

* Able to analyze and interpret data and utilize the information to make judgments regarding patient care

* Effective verbal and written communication skills

* Ability to positively influence, hold self and others accountable

* Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment

* Ability to apply principles of evidence-based practice, analytical thinking, and service excellence in practice

* Able to provide coverage for on-call assignments per departmental and hospital policy

Job

Specific Duties

* Completes a comprehensive multi-system assessment that includes Cardiac, Respiratory and Neurological. Develops a plan of care and conducts reassessments.

* Communicates patient's progress (critical findings & condition) with the physician and/or disciplines involved in care. Ensures accuracy through close loop communication with provider.

* Provides care such as starting/monitoring IV's, specimen collection, POC testing, medication administration, and assists medical team with other procedures including sedation as required per policy.

* Actively supports patient (1:1 care with critical patients) by transporting the patient to all areas within the hospital for procedures.

* Completes bedside hand-off communication at shift change, transfers, and patient reassignments.

* Reviews patient admission history, prepares and accurately completes the discharge planning with a focus on an accurate electronic discharge process.

* Responds to codes and traumas as needed; documents and takes action according departmental protocols.

* Ensures accurate completion of triage documentation including vital signs and patient history as per department and hospital policies and procedures.

* Accesses Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and completes accurate and timely documentation including: radiology workflow, consents, and discharge documentation.

* Communicates and documents critical lab results per hospital policy and procedures.

* Completes rounding to provide comfort measures, pain assessment and/or reassessment. Plans and carries through on all needs for the patient and family.

* Promotes an "error-free" working environment by consistently providing high-quality safe care as prompted.

* Demonstrates and ensures proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) indication and use.

* Meets or exceeds unit standards in achieving hospital-wide CEI/SEI. Completes documentation in a timely manner, & is accountable to regulatory requirements of the DNV & other accrediting agencies.

* Provides continuous supervision, observation of behavioral health patients, and adheres to non-violent crisis intervention strategies (CPI).