RN- Recovery Room (Part Time)
Company: Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Location: Miami
Posted on: May 17, 2024
Job Description:
Description
Job Summary
Responsible for the planning and delivery of patient care utilizing
nursing processes. Oversees the plan of care for the patient in the
immediate post-operative phase. Utilizes effective problem solving
strategies and applies evidence based practices while supporting
quality standards of a Magnet designated hospital. Practices under
the supervision of the Nursing Manager/Director. Provides
compassionate and family centered care for PACU patients.
Job Specific Duties
- Recovers patients and supports airway management in
collaboration with Anesthesia during Phase I Post-Operative
Care.
- Monitors surgical site and performs post-surgical site
assessment checking for circulation, color, temperature, and
movement.
- Monitors post-operative bleeding.
- Sets up all PCA pumps according to standards and initiates all
transfusions of blood/blood products per policy to include cardiac,
ICU, NICU, PICU, CICU patients.
- Administers direct patient care especially through the nursing
process of assessment, recovery and vitals, intervention, and
evaluation.
- Collaborates with the medical staff in review of all post op
orders to minimize any delay of care.
- Completes all nursing multi-system assessment that includes
head to toe, vitals, pain management, post anesthetic scores, and
airway management.
- Communicates and documents the patient's progress including
critical findings, changes in patients' condition with the
physician and/or disciplines involved in the care of the
child.
- Implements and documents the plan of care in collaboration with
other disciplines and services to assure safe and efficient
care.
- Follows physician's orders, administers and provides
medications when needed. Adheres to six rights of medication
administration per Medication Administration policy.
- Utilizes the EHR hand-off tool to initiate/accept handoff from
the OR RN and Anesthesiologist and continue to provide airway
management and pain management.
- Promotes family centered care by ensuring parental presence in
the PACU. Educates patient and family on post-operative care and
medications .
- Works collaboratively with all levels of the hospital
interdisciplinary team and promotes the team concept within the
department & hospital wide.
- Interacts with patients and families to review plan of care,
creates a family-centered environment by requesting input and
communicating any patient and family concerns to
physician.
- Collaborates with the PGR Representatives to provide timely and
effective communication to families.
- Actively participates in the performance review process through
chart reviews and documentation of quality metrics and ensures
timeliness of charting and all requirements are met.
- Accesses electronic health record independently according to
hospital policy and completes accurate and timely documentation in
the patient's electronic health record.
- Promotes a safe "error free" working environment by
consistently adhering to infection prevention on their assigned
shift.
- Participates in the Environment of Care rounds to ensure that
rounds are completed.
- Demonstrates proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
indication and use.
- Provides patient information and effectively completes the hand
off process.
- Meets or exceeds unit standards in achieving a 95% CEI;
completes documentation in a timely manner, & is accountable to
regulatory, requirements of the DNV, CMS, DOH, & other accrediting
agencies.
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 maintain active and in good
standing throughout employment
- American Heart Association PALS maintain active and in good
standing throughout employment within 1 -years of hire
- American Heart Association ACLS required within 1 year of hire
(Current PACU RNs must obtain ACLS by December 15, 2023) - maintain
active and in good standing throughout employment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- BSN degree highly preferred or currently enrolled in BSN
program, requiring proof within 6 months of hire.
- Career Development: National certification Certified Pediatric
Nurse (CPN) and/or certification equivalent, preferably within 5
years of hire.
- A minimum of 1 year of experience as an RN preferred.
- Proficiency in computers and EMR preferred.
- Possesses a passion for learning.
- Able to analyze, interpret data, and utilize the information to
make judgments regarding patient care.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to positively influence, hold self, and others
accountable.
- Able to work effectively in collaborative environment.
- Ability to apply principles of evidence-based practice,
analytical thinking, and service excellence in practice.
- Able to float within Surgical Services while maintaining the
delivery of clinical excellence and high quality service.
- Available for on-call assignments (nights, weekends, holidays)
per departmental and hospital policy.
Job : Nursing - Clinical
Primary Location : Florida-Miami-Nicklaus Children's Hospital -
Main Hospital Campus
Department : RECOVERY ROOM-2100-760011
Job Status
:Part Time with Benefits
Keywords: Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Plantation , RN- Recovery Room (Part Time), Healthcare , Miami, Florida
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