RN- PICU Nights

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Responsible for 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 practice. Supports and upholds quality standards of a Magnet‑designated hospital and the Patient Bill of Rights. Practices under the supervision of the Nursing Manager/Director and provides compassionate and family‑centered care for Pediatric Intensive Care Unit patients.

• Ensures completion of patient admission history and accurately completes the discharge planning process as per department and hospital policies and procedures.
• Plans, implements, and documents the plan of care in collaboration with other disciplines and services to assure safe and efficient care.
• Provides nursing care that includes IV site monitoring, specimen collection, and assists medical team with specific procedures.
• Follows physician’s orders, administers and reconstitutes medications when needed, adhering to the five rights of medication administration per policy.
• Collaborates and participates in daily rounds with the multidisciplinary team as appropriate and fosters a family‑centered care environment.
• Utilizes electronic innovations to provide efficient patient care and attends to patient call lights in a manner that promotes patient safety per hospital policy.
• Ensures proper and safe sedation administration to patients and monitors recovery as per the Sedation policy and procedure.
• Completes all nursing multi‑system assessments that include head‑to‑toe, vitals, dressing changes, suction, feeding, bathing, medication administration, and repositioning.
• Ensures appropriate restraint orders, use, and documentation as required by Sedation policy and procedure.
• Accesses the electronic health record (EHR) independently according to hospital policy and completes accurate and timely documentation.
• Communicates and documents critical lab results per hospital policy and procedures.
• Communicates with patients and families to review the plan of care, solicits input, and conveys any concerns to the physician.
• Promotes an error‑free working environment through prevention of central line‑related infections, falls, procedural pain, skin breakdown, and medication errors.
• Provides patient information and effectively completes the hand‑off process during walking rounds, shift change, and patient reassignment.
• Ensures proper personal protective equipment (PPE) indication and use.

• RN – Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Florida or Multi‑State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) – active and in good standing throughout employment.
• CPR BLS – American Heart Association BLS – must be active and in good standing throughout employment.
• PALS – American Heart Association PALS – must be active and in good standing within two years of hire.

• BSN degree or currently enrolled in a BSN program.
• A minimum of one year of experience as an RN in an ICU environment (preferred).
• Experience in a pediatric ICU setting is strongly preferred.
• ICU critical‑care training academy experience preferred.
• Career development: national certification as Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) within two years of hire or (CCRN) preferably within 3‑5 years of hire.
• Proficiency in computers and electronic health record (EHR) preferred.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data to make judgments regarding patient care.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to positively influence, hold self and others accountable.
• Experience with procedure training processes for specialties such as apheresis and ECMO preferred.
• Leadership experience preferred to take on rotating charge nurse duties after one year.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to apply principles of evidence‑based practice, analytical thinking, and service excellence in practice.
• Ability to float to various nursing units while maintaining clinical excellence and high‑quality service.
• Knowledge of diverse cultural belief systems and values around health issues.

Job:
Nursing - Clinical

Department: PEDIATRIC ICU-

Job Status:
Full Time