RN- Inpatient Surgical (Full Time, Night shift)

Job Summary

Compassionate patient and family centered care through the collaborative multidisciplinary approach.

Assesses, implements, evaluates, and oversees the plan of care for Pre/Post General Pediatric, Plastic, Orthopedic Surgeries, Chronic Ventilator, Trauma, ENT, Urology & Med/Surg.

patients.

Supports and upholds quality standards of a Magnet designated hospital and Patient Bill of Rights and practices under the supervision of the Nursing Manager/Director.

Minimum Job Requirements


* CPR: Healthcare Provider.


* RN licensure within the State of Florida.


* PALS certification completion within 2 years in this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* Completes all nursing multi-system assessments to include: head to toe, vitals, dressing changes, suction, feeding, bathing and repositioning.


* Reviews patient admission history, prepares and accurately completes the discharge planning process as per department and hospital policies and procedures.


* Prepares patient for transfer and communicates patient’s condition, history, and progress to receiving Nurse.


* Communicates the patient's 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.


* Assists medical team with special procedures such as lumbar punctures, biopsies, monitoring IV and surgical sites, specimen collection, and promptly responds to medical equipment.


* Accurately prepares discharge planning as per department and hospital policies and procedures.


* Follows physician’s orders and administers medications as directed.

Adheres to the six rights of medication administration.


* Provides patient information and effectively completes the hand off process at shift change and patient reassignments.


* Collaborates and rounds with a multi-disciplinary team during daily care planning rounds as appropriate;
Fosters a Family Centered Care environment.


* Accesses the electronic health record independently according to hospital policy and completes accurate and timely documentation.


* Communicates with patients and families to review the plan of care; solicits input and communicates any patient and family concerns to the physician.


* Educates patients and families about disease processes and post treatment home care (disease, medication, treatments, pain, discharge, safety, skin care, etc.).


* Promotes an "error free" working environment by consistently providing high-quality, safe care as per hospital policies, conducts prevention rounding and follows up on identified concerns promptly.


* Assesses all body systems, ensures safe, effective, efficient care delivery with emphasis on the absence of medication errors, avoidance of falls, ouch-free procedural pain & reduction of pain.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities


* Strong problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills.


* Ability to manage multiple priorities and strong time management skills.


* Effective verbal and written communication skills.


* Computer literate.


* Career Development: National certified preferably within 5 years of hire.


* BSN Degree or currently enrolled in BSN program.


* Trauma certification is preferred.


* Nursing experience in a Pediatric healthcare setting and/or experience in an Operating Room or Surgical Services inpatient nursing unit are preferred.


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