RN- Radiology (Full Time, Day shift) at Nicklaus Children's Health System in Miami, Florida

Job 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.
 
Minimum Job Requirements:

• RN - Registered Nurse within the State of Florida - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.


• CPR BLS - American Heart Association (AHA) - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.


• PALS - American Heart Association (AHA) - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment. within 2 years

Job Specific Duties:

• 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 the other disciplines and services to ensure safe, efficient care, and facilitate patient flow.


• Provides ongoing assessment of the patient, utilizing the knowledge of age specific criteria and chief complaint. Engages in patient/parent teaching before, during, and after the procedure.


• Maintains dignity and confidentiality of the patient and serves as a patient advocate.


• Prepares and plans for patients with a sedation/anesthesia history, reviews patient’s medical records, prior medications administered, reactions to sedation/anesthesia and all pertinent information.


• Anticipates and prepares for complications arising from sedation medications/procedures.


• Evaluates patient’s response to sedation/anesthesia, monitors and recovers the patient according to the hospital policy, and communicates findings to other team members as needed.


• Confirms appointment 1-3 days prior to procedure and obtains medical, sedation & procedure history, and current medications. Provides procedure/discharge instructions and documents in (EMR). 


• Independently accesses patient EMR according to hospital policy. Completes accurate and timely documentation in the patient’s EMR.


• Obtains consents as needed for procedures. As Needed 10 mins per patient


• Provides education and documents on patient/family teachings on health related needs (disease, medications, treatments, pain, discharge, safety, nutrition, skin care).


• Follows physician’s 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. 


• Initiates intravenous access and places urinary catheters as per hospital policy.


• Assesses all body systems, ensures safe, effective, efficient care delivery with emphasis on the absence of medication errors, avoidance of falls from surface, and reduction of pain.


• Ensures safe, effective, efficient care delivery with emphasis on an absence of infections, secure of Endotracheal tubes when applicable, and observance of skin integrity to prevent skin breakdown.

• BSN degree or currently enrolled in BSN program.


• PACU or Sedation training is preferred.


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


• Ability to be on-call as needed.


• Pediatric Nursing experience in Critical Care/OR/Emergency Room setting is preferred.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office preferred.


• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely fashion with attention to detail.


• Demonstrate strong time management, critical thinking, verbal, and written communication skills.

(EOE DFW)

1/26/18