Description

Qualifications

• RN licensure within the State of Florida in good standing prior to expiration and throughout employment. 
• CPR: Healthcare Provider – must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
• PALS within two years of hire and in good standing prior to expiration and throughout employment.

• BSN degree preferred or currently enrolled in BSN program (requiring proof) within 6 months of hire.  
• A minimum of 1year experience as an RN preferred.
• Career Development: National certification Pediatric Nurse (CPN) and/or certification equivalent  within 5 years of hire preferred.
• Possesses proficiency in computers and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) preferred. 
• 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.
• Works effectively in collaborative environment.
• Ability to apply principles of evidence-based practice, analytical thinking, and service excellence in practice.

• Completes nursing multi-system assessment to include head to toe, vitals, initiates & completes infusion, starts IVs, collects specimens, draws & documents labs. Post results in the patient record.
• Implements and documents the plan of care in collaboration with the other disciplines and services to assure safe and efficient care.
• Follows physician’s orders, administers medications when needed.  Adheres to six rights of medication administration per medication administration policy.
• Coordinates all patients scheduling with the ARNP and aligns with the Physician’s schedule to maximize benefits to the families and Physician satisfaction.
• Performs reassessments and monitors patient for adverse reactions.  Documents in a timely and accurate manner any changes in the plan of care or when an intervention is performed.

Patient/Family communication:

• Works collaboratively with all levels of the hospital interdisciplinary team and promotes the team concept within the department & hospital wide.
• Interacts with patients and families to review plan of care and solicits input and communicate any patient and family concerns to physician.
• Provides all discharge planning paperwork including school notes and participates in patient and family teaching.

Charting/Documentation:

• Actively participates in the performance review process through chart reviews and validating timeliness of charting and all requirements are met.
• Charts all patient charges, assessment, and reconciliation.
• Communicates the patient’s progress including critical findings, changes in the patient’s condition with the physician and/or disciplines involved in the care of the patient.
• Performs and documents discharge planning as per policy.

Quality/Safety:

• Promotes a safe "error free" working environment by consistently performing infection prevention are adhered to on their assigned shift.
• Performs observational assessment, takes measures to accommodate patient, and ensures safe care while ensuring no medication errors.  Performs falls risk assessment & takes appropriate steps.
• Meets or exceeds unit standards in achieving a 95% CEI; completes documentation; accountable to regulatory requirements of the DNV, CMS, DOH & other accrediting agencies.

• Maintains accountability to ensure compliance thru timely completion of licensures, certifications, competencies, health requirements (PPD, N95, Flu), initial competencies & education requirements.
• Maintains professional accountability & timekeeping expectations as outlined by policy and complying with attendance guidelines & procedures. Ensures behavior is compliant with standards

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