Description

Job Summary

Responsible for the planning and delivery of care utilizing nursing processes: assessment, implementation, and evaluation. Oversees the plan of care, utilizes effective problem-solving strategies, and applies evidence-based practice. Supports and upholds quality standards of a Magnet designated hospital and Patient Bill of Rights. Practices under the supervision of the Nursing Manager/Director and has passion for learning, provides compassionate and family centered care for Pre and Post Anesthesia care patients. 

Job Specific Duties

• Supports the Service Recovery Program. Ensures that behavior meets/exceeds acceptable Service Scores.  
  
• Ensures completion of patient admission history, assessments, and pre-procedure verification process in accordance with universal protocol and hospital policy in a timely and accurate manner. 
  
• Evaluates and manages the patient airway post-operatively, applying knowledge of the physiological changes to the airway as a consequence of anesthesia and surgery. 
  
• Completes all nursing multisystem assessment that includes head to toe, vitals, pain management, and post anesthesia scores.
  
• Plans, implements, and documents the plan of care in collaboration with the other disciplines and services to assure safe and efficient care. 
  
• Follows physician’s orders, administers, and reconstitutes medications when needed. Adheres to six rights of medication administration per medication administration policy. 
  
• Programs and troubleshoot PCA/NCA, syringe, and macro pumps according to orders, following policy and procedure for medication and blood/blood products.  
  
• Performs reassessments as per policy and when there is a change in the plan of care or when an intervention is performed.
  
• Communicates and documents the patient’s progress including critical findings, critical lab results, and changes in the patient’s condition with the multidisciplinary team. Performs and documents discharge planning per policy.  
  
• Accesses Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and performs charge reconciliation according to hospital policy and completes accurate and timely documentation in the patient’s electronic health record. 
  
• Communicates with patients and families to review plan of care and solicits input and communicates any patient and family concerns to physician.  
  
• Provides education and documents on patient/family teachings on health-related needs (i.e. disease, medications, treatments, pain, discharge, safety, nutrition, skin care, etc.).  
  
• Provides patient information and effectively completes the hand off process between phases of care, at shift change, and patient reassignments and documents handoff in EMR. 
  
• Works to meet/exceed standards in achieving quality index goals by completing documents in a timely manner & being accountable to regulatory requirements of the DNV, CMS, DOH & other accrediting agencies.
  
• Accountable to optimize first case starts to prevent delay of patient care per departmental goal.  
  
• Demonstrates knowledge and adherence to HAC/HAI prevention program protocols to minimize risk and harm to patients.  
  
• Monitors surgical site and performs post-surgical site assessment, checking for circulation, color, temperature, and movement.  
  
• Promotes a safe "error-free" working environment by consistently adhering to infection prevention on assigned shift and demonstrates proper personal protective equipment (PPE) indication and use.  
  
• Participates in the environment of care rounds to ensure adherence to regulatory and safe standards. 
  
• Responsible for providing care in the PACU I phase 50% of the time ensuring PACU I phase competencies
  
• Maintains availability for on-call assignments (nights, weekends, holidays) per departmental and hospital policy.
  
  

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 required within 1 year of hire - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
  
• American Heart Association ACLS required within 1 year of hire - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• BSN degree preferred or currently enrolled in BSN program (requiring proof) within 36 months of hire.
  
• A minimum of 1 year experience as an RN preferred.
  
• Nursing experience in a pediatric healthcare surgery setting preferred.
  
• Possesses proficiency in computers and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Cerner preferred.
  
• Career Development: National Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) and/or certification equivalent within 5 years of hire preferred.
  
• Able to analyze and 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.
  
• Responsible for providing care in the PACU I phase 50% of the time ensuring PACU I phase competencies.
  
• Available for on-call assignments (nights, weekends, holidays) per departmental and hospital policy.

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