Pediatric Registered Nurse, University Inpatient Hospital-FT & PRN (1979)

Responsible for nursing care planning and management of primarily pediatric patients in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. This is a non-supervisory position following the Florida Nurse Practice Act and chain of command.

SIGN-ON-BONUSES! $5,000-Full-Time

1 Full Time and 1 PRN available, 12HR shifts

Job Responsibilities:

• Utilizes basic physical and psychosocial skills by collaborating with clinical nursing resources to identify actual nursing diagnosis/clinical problems and document findings.
• Initiates and establishes a nursing plan of care in collaboration with clinical nursing resources.
• Implements and nursing plan of care by utilizing basic nursing skills and scientific principles; priorities care in accordance with hospital and unit policies and procedures.
• Identifies and intervenes for pediatric patient and family problems by providing psychosocial and emotional support, documents appropriately.
• Consistently delivers patient care according to the established plan of care; collaborates with clinical nursing resources to modify the plan of care as needed.
• Demonstrates proper operation of unit specific equipment. Uses equipment and supplies in cost effective manner.
• Recognizes and documents changes in patient's condition, including life threatening situations, and follows through with appropriate nursing action.
• Functions effectively in emergency situations by assisting with and performing emergency procedures.
• Completes documentation according to guidelines and intervenes to correct substandard documentation.
• Participates in evaluating and documenting the outcome of care.
• Works with ancillary personnel to meet patient care needs.
• Adhere to the Child Protection Policy and Code Pink Policy to always ensure the safety of a pediatric patient/visitor.
• Maintains patient's privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.
• Administers medication and treatments as prescribed, evaluates pediatric patient response and documents appropriately.
• Demonstrates therapeutic communication skills when interacting with pediatric patients and families.
• Participates in formal/informal pediatric patient care conferences.
• Interacts professionally with other members of the health care team.
• Identifies and documents the learning and discharge needs of pediatric patients and family; reinforces the teaching plan.
• Follows established teaching and discharge plan; reinforces specific teaching and documents level of progress/understanding.
• Consistently recognizes own limitations, seeks resources and consultation to improve nursing practice.
• Independently completes all basic nursing skills and interventions according to specialty specific skills checklist. (Attach basic list.) Updates skills according to new policies and procedures.

Location: 3599 University Blvd South, Jacksonville FL 32216

Thriving in a culture that you can be proud of, you will also receive many employee benefits such as the following:

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits package
• Vacation/Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Discounts
• Clinical Education and Professional Development Programs

Brooks Rehabilitation is a designated Magnet Hospital. This elite symbol recognizes our health-care organization is committed to the highest level of professional nursing practices, quality patient care, and dedication for a supportive and engaging work environment.

Job Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse with a State of Florida license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) certification required
• Pediatric experience at least one year.
• Must attend a full week of Orientation/Training, Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm