Job Summary

Assesses, implements, evaluates, and oversees the plan of care for Pediatric Emergency and Level I Trauma patients utilizing a team-based collaborative multidisciplinary approach. Provides compassionate patient and family centered care, has a passion for learning, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Supports and upholds quality standards of a Magnet designated hospital and Patient Bill of Rights. Practices under the supervision of the Nursing Manager/Director.

Minimum Job Requirements

• RN - 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
• CPR BLS -American Heart Association BLS must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• PALS - American Heart Association PALS must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment within 2 years
• CPI - Crisis Prevention Institute must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment within 1 year

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• ACLS within 1 year of hire and in good standing throughout employment preferred
• Nursing experience in a pediatric emergency room setting strongly preferred
• Proficiency in computers and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) preferred
• Able to 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
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Ability to apply principles of evidence-based practice, analytical thinking, and service excellence in practice
• Able to provide coverage for on-call assignments per departmental and hospital policy

Job Specific Duties

• Completes a comprehensive multi-system assessment that includes Cardiac, Respiratory and Neurological. Develops a plan of care and conducts reassessments.
• Communicates patient's progress (critical findings & condition) with the physician and/or disciplines involved in care. Ensures accuracy through close loop communication with provider.
• Provides care such as starting/monitoring IV’s, specimen collection, POC testing, medication administration, and assists medical team with other procedures including sedation as required per policy.
• Actively supports patient (1:1 care with critical patients) by transporting the patient to all areas within the hospital for procedures.
• Completes bedside hand-off communication at shift change, transfers, and patient reassignments.
• Reviews patient admission history, prepares and accurately completes the discharge planning with a focus on an accurate electronic discharge process.
• Responds to codes and traumas as needed; documents and takes action according departmental protocols.
• Ensures accurate completion of triage documentation including vital signs and patient history as per department and hospital policies and procedures.
• Accesses Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and completes accurate and timely documentation including: radiology workflow, consents, and discharge documentation.
• Communicates and documents critical lab results per hospital policy and procedures.
• Completes rounding to provide comfort measures, pain assessment and/or reassessment. Plans and carries through on all needs for the patient and family.
• Promotes an “error-free” working environment by consistently providing high-quality safe care as prompted.
• Demonstrates and ensures proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) indication and use.
• Meets or exceeds unit standards in achieving hospital-wide CEI/SEI. Completes documentation in a timely manner, & is accountable to regulatory requirements of the DNV & other accrediting agencies.
• Provides continuous supervision, observation of behavioral health patients, and adheres to non-violent crisis intervention strategies (CPI).