RN- Inpatient Surgical (Per Diem, Days)

Description Job Summary Compassionate patient and family centered care through the collaborative multidisciplinary approach. Assesses, implements, evaluates, and oversees the plan of care for Pre/Post General Pediatric, Plastic, Orthopedic Surgeries, Chronic Ventilator, Trauma, ENT, Urology & Med/Surg. patients. Supports and upholds quality standards of a Magnet designated hospital and Patient Bill of Rights and practices under the supervision of the Nursing Manager/Director. Minimum Job Requirements * CPR: Healthcare Provider. * RN licensure within the State of Florida. * PALS certification completion within 2 years in this position. Qualifications Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Completes all nursing multi-system assessments to include: 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 and procedures. * Prepares patient for transfer and communicates patient's condition, history, and progress to receiving Nurse. * 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. * Assists medical team with special procedures such as lumbar punctures, biopsies, monitoring IV and surgical sites, specimen collection, and promptly responds to medical equipment. * Accurately prepares discharge planning as per department and hospital policies and procedures. * Follows physician's 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 during daily care planning rounds as appropriate; Fosters a Family Centered Care environment. * Accesses the electronic health record independently according to hospital policy and completes accurate and timely documentation. * Communicates with patients and families to review the plan of care; solicits input and communicates any patient and family concerns to the physician. * Educates patients and families about disease processes and post treatment home care (disease, medication, treatments, pain, discharge, safety, skin care, etc.). * Promotes an "error free" working environment by consistently providing high-quality, safe care as per hospital policies, conducts prevention rounding and 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. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities * 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. * Career Development: National certified preferably within 5 years of hire. * BSN Degree or currently enrolled in BSN program. * Trauma certification is preferred. * Nursing experience in a Pediatric healthcare setting and/or experience in an Operating Room or Surgical Services inpatient nursing unit are 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. * Ability to be on-call. * Ability to float to other units within level of competency. (EOE DFW) 1/30/18 Job: Nursing - Clinical Department: 6 SURGICAL TOWER-2100-610002 Job Status: Professional