RN- NICU (Full Time, Nights)

Job Description - RN- NICU (Full Time, Nights) (301011)

Job Description RN- NICU (Full Time, Nights) - 301011

Description

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.

Job Specific Duties

• Communicates the patients progress, including critical findings and 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 assessments 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 physicians 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 from surface, touch-free procedural pain, reduction of pain, absence of blood-borne infections, and surgical site 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
• R: Responsible for specimen collection.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.

Job Details

• Job: Nursing - Clinical
• Primary Location: Florida - Miami - Nicklaus Childrens Hospital - Main Hospital Campus
• Department: NEONATAL ICU-2100-620010
• Shift: Days
• Job Status: Full Time