RN- Emergency Services & Psychiatry (Full Time, Evenings)

Description Job Summary Assesses, implements, evaluates, and oversees the plan of care for Pediatric Emergency and Level I Trauma patients in addition to Psychiatry 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. Job Specific Duties * Completes all nursing multi-system assessment that includes 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 & procedures. * Communicates the patient's progress including critical findings and changes in the patients' condition with 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 assure safe and efficient care. * Provides nursing care that includes IV site monitoring and troubleshooting, specimen collection, and assists medical team with special procedures. * Follows physician's orders and administers & reconstitutes medications directed. Adheres to the six rights of medication administration. * Collaborates and rounds with a multi-disciplinary team in daily care planning rounds, as appropriate, and fosters a Family Centered Care environment. * Accesses electronic health record independently according to hospital policy. Completes accurate and timely documentation in the patient's electronic health record. * Communicates with patients and families to review plan of care and solicits input and communicate any patient and family concerns to physician. * Educates patients and their family about disease processes, post treatment home care such as disease, medication, treatments, pain, discharge, and safety. * Promotes an "error free" working environment by consistently providing high-quality, safe care as per hospital policies, conducts prevention rounding, & 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. * Provides patient information and effectively completes the hand off process at shift change and patient reassignments. * Ensures completion of patient admission, history, and assessment. Performs mental health assessment in Psychiatry. Accurately prepares and completes discharge planning as per policies & procedures. Qualifications Minimum Job Requirements * 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 - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment * American Heart Association PALS required within 2 years of hire - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment * CPI - Crisis Prevention Institute required within 30 days of hire - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment * Level II Background Check and Affidavit of Good Moral Character Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * ACLS within 1 year of hire and in good standings throughout employment preferred. * Nursing experience in a pediatric emergency room setting strongly preferred. * National certified within 2 years of hire preferred. * Ability to work in an acute care setting, demonstrates 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. * Proficiency in computers and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) preferred. * Works effectively in a collaborative environment. * Flexible and has a passion for learning. * Ability to apply principles of evidenced-based practice, analytical thinking, and service excellence in practice. * Able to analyze and interpret data and utilize the information to make judgments regarding patient care. * Able to provide coverage for on-call assignments per department and hospital policy. Job: Nursing - Clinical Department: EMERGENCY ROOM NURSING-2100-670600 Job Status: Professional