RN- NICU (Full Time, Nights)

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. 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 other disciplines and services to assure safe and efficient care. Completes all nursing assessment of patients. Performs reassessments as per policy when there is a change in the plan of care or an intervention is performed. Provides basic nursing care such as feeding, bathing, changing diapers, may start IV, suctioning and repositioning for neonates. Responds to medical equipment in a timely manner. Completes patient admission history (spiritual, cultural, developmental, educational/learning, and psychosocial needs) and discharge planning thoroughly and accurately as per policy. Accesses electronic health record independently according to hospital policy and completes accurate and timely documentation. Provides education and documents on patient/family teachings on health related needs (i.e. disease, medications, treatments, pain, discharge, safety, nutrition, skin care etc.). 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. Assesses all body systems, ensures safe, effective, efficient care delivery with emphasis on the absence of medication errors, avoidance of falls from surface, ouch‑free procedural pain, reduction of pain, absence of blood borne infections and surgical site infections. Secures Endotracheal tubes when applicable per competency and observes skin integrity for prevention of skin breakdown. Provides beside report and patient information at shift change. F: Daily/ T: 10 minutes per patient R: Responsible for specimen collection. Qualifications 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 must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment. Neonatal Resuscitation Program NRP must maintain active and in good standing within 1 year. Must complete competency assessment tool upon 6 months of hire date for a Critical Care setting. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities BSN degree or currently enrolled in BSN program. Career Development: National certified preferably within 5 years of hire. Pediatric Nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Office preferred. Ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely fashion with attention to detail. Strong time management, critical thinking, verbal and written communication skills. Job Nursing - Clinical Department NEONATAL ICU-2100-620010 Job Status Full Time #J-18808-Ljbffr