RN Respiratory Unit (Full Time, Night shift)

Job Summary

Provides specialty nursing care for patients with a variety of Medical/Surgical Respiratory disorders and observation status. Assesses implements evaluates and oversees the patients plan of care and fosters a team-based collaborative multidisciplinary approach. Provides compassionate patient and family centered care and has a passion for learning 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 including Neurological & Respiratory head to toe vitals oxygen saturation breath sounds dressing changes & repositioning patient.
• Reviews patient admission obtains patients medical history and accurately completes the admission per hospital policy.
• Prepares patient for transfer communicates patients condition history and progress to receiving Nurse.
• Assists medical team w/procedures such as tracheostomy suctioning monitors chest tubes IVs ventilator settings specimen collection & promptly responds to medical equipment.
• Communicates the patients progress including critical findings 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.
• Prepares discharge planning and accurately completes the process department and hospital policies and procedures.
• Follows physicians 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 in daily care planning rounds as appropriate and fosters a Family Centered Care environment.
• Accesses electronic health record independently according to hospital policy and completes accurate and timely documentation in the patients electronic health record.
• Educates patients and their family on illness/injury including post treatment home care such as disease medication treatments pain discharge and safety. Document in Electronic Health Record.
• Promotes an error free working environment by consistently performing thorough hand-offs and infection prevention measures.
• 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.

Minimum Job Requirements

• 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
• American Heart Association BLS maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• American Heart Association PALS maintain active and in good standing throughout employment within 2 years

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• BSN Degree or currently enrolled in BSN program.
• Career Development: National certified preferably within 5 years of hire.
• 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.
• Nursing experience in a Pediatric healthcare setting is preferred
• Works effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to apply principles of evidenced-based practice analytical thinking and service excellence in practice.
• Analyze and interpret data and utilize the information to make judgments regarding patient care.
• Floats to various nursing units while maintaining the delivery of clinical excellence and high quality service.
• On-call assignment per department and hospital policy.