RN- NICU (Full Time, Night shift)

Company: Nicklaus Children's Health System
Location: Miami
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

DescriptionJob SummaryAssesses, 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, 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 of 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.QualificationsMinimum 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 throughout employment within 1 year
  • Must complete competency assessment tool upon 6 months of hire date for a Critical Care settingKnowledge, 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 skillsJobNursing - ClinicalDepartmentNEONATAL ICU-2100-620010Job Status:Full Time

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