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
Description Job Summary Under general supervision, renders professional nursing care in accordance with physicians' treatment plans in order to provide for the comfort and well-being of patients. In doing so, assesses patients' condition, administers prescribed drugs, provides treatments, observes patients' progress, records pertinent observations and reports reaction to drugs and treatments. Assists physicians with examinations and prepares instruments and equipment for physicians' use. Manages and directs nursing care activities, coordinates care planning, collaborates with the clinical and medical staff, and educates patients and their family members on the procedure in a compassionate patient and family centered care environment. Supports and upholds quality standards of a Magnet designated hospital and Patient Bill of Rights. Job Specific Duties Completes all nursing multi-system assessment that includes 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 & procedures. Communicates the patient's progress including critical findings, changes in the patients' condition with the physician and/or disciplines involved in the care of the child. Plans, implements, and documents the plan of care in collaboration with the other disciplines and services to assure safe and efficient care. Provides nursing care that includes IV site monitoring and troubleshooting, specimen collection, and assists medical team with special procedures. Follows physician’s orders and administers & reconstitutes medications directed. Adheres to the six rights of medication administration. Collaborates and rounds with a multi-disciplinary team in daily care planning rounds, as appropriate, and fosters a Family Centered Care environment. Accesses electronic health record independently according to hospital policy. 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. Educates patients and their family about disease processes, post treatment home care such as disease, medication, treatments, pain, discharge, and safety. Promotes an 'error free' working environment by consistently providing high-quality, safe care as per hospital policies, conducts prevention rounding, & 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. Provides patient information and effectively completes the hand off process at shift change and patient reassignments. Qualifications Minimum Job Requirements Graduate of an accredited nursing school (AD in Nursing, RN Diploma, or BSN); or if attended an approved nursing school must have two-years of related acute care hospital experience in the past three years Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida, or holds a multi-state nursing license; or able to obtain license prior to start is required - 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 - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities BSN degree or currently enrolled in a BSN program. CPI (Crisis Intervention Training) is preferred. National certified preferably within 2 years of hire. Functions as IV champions within 6 months of hire. Ability to work in an acute care setting, demonstrates 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. Participates and supports nursing research projects and/or authors/co-authors an evidence-based article within 2 years of hire. Works effectively in a collaborative environment. Flexible and has a passion for learning. Ability to apply principles of evidenced-based practice, analytical thinking, and service excellence in practice. Able to analyze and interpret data and utilize the information to make judgments regarding patient care. Able to float to various nursing units while maintaining the delivery of clinical excellence and high quality service. Able to provide coverage for on-call assignments per department and hospital policy. Job: Nursing - Clinical Department: CS PEDIATRICS MED SURG-2210-760012 Job Status: Professional
Description Job Summary Under general supervision, renders professional nursing care in accordance with physicians' treatment plans in order to provide for the comfort and well-being of patients. In doing so, assesses patients' condition, administers prescribed drugs, provides treatments, observes patients' progress, records pertinent observations and reports reaction to drugs and treatments. Assists physicians with examinations and prepares instruments and equipment for physicians' use. Manages and directs nursing care activities, coordinates care planning, collaborates with the clinical and medical staff, and educates patients and their family members on the procedure in a compassionate patient and family centered care environment. Supports and upholds quality standards of a Magnet designated hospital and Patient Bill of Rights. Job Specific Duties Completes all nursing multi-system assessment that includes 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 & procedures. Communicates the patient's progress including critical findings, changes in the patients' condition with the physician and/or disciplines involved in the care of the child. Plans, implements, and documents the plan of care in collaboration with the other disciplines and services to assure safe and efficient care. Provides nursing care that includes IV site monitoring and troubleshooting, specimen collection, and assists medical team with special procedures. Follows physician’s orders and administers & reconstitutes medications directed. Adheres to the six rights of medication administration. Collaborates and rounds with a multi-disciplinary team in daily care planning rounds, as appropriate, and fosters a Family Centered Care environment. Accesses electronic health record independently according to hospital policy. 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. Educates patients and their family about disease processes, post treatment home care such as disease, medication, treatments, pain, discharge, and safety. Promotes an 'error free' working environment by consistently providing high-quality, safe care as per hospital policies, conducts prevention rounding, & 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. Provides patient information and effectively completes the hand off process at shift change and patient reassignments. Qualifications Minimum Job Requirements Graduate of an accredited nursing school (AD in Nursing, RN Diploma, or BSN); or if attended an approved nursing school must have two-years of related acute care hospital experience in the past three years Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida, or holds a multi-state nursing license; or able to obtain license prior to start is required - 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 - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities BSN degree or currently enrolled in a BSN program. CPI (Crisis Intervention Training) is preferred. National certified preferably within 2 years of hire. Functions as IV champions within 6 months of hire. Ability to work in an acute care setting, demonstrates 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. Participates and supports nursing research projects and/or authors/co-authors an evidence-based article within 2 years of hire. Works effectively in a collaborative environment. Flexible and has a passion for learning. Ability to apply principles of evidenced-based practice, analytical thinking, and service excellence in practice. Able to analyze and interpret data and utilize the information to make judgments regarding patient care. Able to float to various nursing units while maintaining the delivery of clinical excellence and high quality service. Able to provide coverage for on-call assignments per department and hospital policy. Job: Nursing - Clinical Department: CS PEDIATRICS MED SURG-2210-760012 Job Status: Professional
Description Job Summary The professional registered nurse is accountable to plan, coordinate, provide, intervene, and evaluate the care of assigned oncology patients based upon the treatment plan, oncology nursing standards/policies nurse practice act, and individual patient needs. Participates with the inter-disciplinary team to establish an individualized plan of care for each patient. Coordinates care planning, collaborates with the clinical and medical staff, and educates patients and their family members on the procedure in a compassionate patient and family centered care environment. Supports and upholds quality standards of a Magnet designated hospital and Patient Bill of Rights. Job Specific Duties Completes all nursing multi-system assessment that includes 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 & procedures. Communicates the patient's progress including critical findings, changes in the patients' condition with the physician and/or disciplines involved in the care of the child. Plans, implements, and documents the plan of care in collaboration with the other disciplines and services to assure safe and efficient care. Provides nursing care that includes IV site monitoring and troubleshooting, specimen collection, and assists medical team with special procedures. Follows physician’s orders and administers & reconstitutes medications directed. Adheres to the six rights of medication administration. Collaborates and rounds with a multi-disciplinary team in daily care planning rounds, as appropriate, and fosters a Family Centered Care environment. Accesses electronic health record independently according to hospital policy. 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. Educates patients and their family about disease processes, post treatment home care such as disease, medication, treatments, pain, discharge, and safety. Promotes an 'error free' working environment by consistently providing high-quality, safe care as per hospital policies, conducts prevention rounding, & 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. Provides patient information and effectively completes the hand off process at shift change and patient reassignments. Anticipates discharge needs and communicates assessment findings with case management to coordinate oncology care. Consults other disciplines based upon patients needs, e.g. nutritional, functional, pain, social and skin integrity. Accurately and timely completes initial assessments and establishes individualized nursing interventions based on assessment variances and identified patient risks associated with oncology treatment modalities and disease status. ONS competent Nurses – participate in oncology continuing education/competency per policy to maintain competency in caring for oncology patients. Qualifications Minimum Job Requirements Completion of a nursing program from an accredited school of Nursing 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 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities ONS Certification preferred. (must have current ONS credentials for chemotherapy administration). CPI (Crisis Intervention Training) is preferred. National certified preferably within 2 years of hire. Functions as an IV champions within 6 months of hire. Ability to work in an acute care setting, demonstrates 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. Participates and supports nursing research projects and/or authors/co-authors an evidence-based article within 2 years of hire. Works effectively in a collaborative environment. Flexible and has a passion for learning. Ability to apply principles of evidenced-based practice, analytical thinking, and service excellence in practice. Able to analyze and interpret data and utilize the information to make judgments regarding patient care. Float to various nursing units while maintaining the delivery of clinical excellence and high quality service. Able to provide coverage for on-call assignments per department and hospital policy. Job: Nursing - Clinical Department: FTL PEDS ONCOLOGY-2200-766001 Job Status: Professional
Description Job Summary: Responsible for providing clinical leadership, utilizes effective problem solving strategies, and applies evidence based practice to improve patient care. Oversee and optimize the flow of department and provide exceptional patient care in a fast-paced environment. Works under the supervision of the Nursing Director. Minimum Job Requirements: BSN degree required. RN licensure within the State of Florida in good standing prior to expiration throughout employment. A minimum of 2 years of pediatric RN experience in an acute care healthcare environment. Experience as a Charge Nurse, Lead a nursing council, or nursing leadership assignment. PALS within 1 year of hire and in good standing prior to expiration throughout employment. CPR: American Heart Healthcare Provider – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment. Qualifications Job Specific Duties: Safety and Quality Ensures achievement of target quality indicators for CEI, (falls, bundles, central line infusion, unplanned extubations, etc.). Proactively monitors and implements systems to achieve and surpass CEI/goals. Identifies and manages lean processes in department overseen by lean office. Reviews required documentation (code blues, sedation, centennial event, etc.) to ensure specific Hospital policy and standards (insert checklist) are adhered to within 24 hours of event. Monitors and investigates medication discrepancies to ensure medication administration practices are being followed per the medication administration processes. Reviews incident reports, implement a plan of action, and monitors results to drive efficiencies in clinical and operational excellence Schedules Oversees and supervises daily operations and staffing; edits and reacts to unplanned events and challenges while assuring quality services and patient directed care. Reviews schedules, uses flex options, and proactively aligns the schedule with volume/census fluctuation and monitors on an ongoing basis. Patient and Family Communication: Accountable to conduct patient rounding to ensure patient and family satisfaction and maintain SEI targets level. Proactively takes action to correct any inefficiencies in processes and problem solve with key findings Ensures patient and family satisfaction by assuring involvement in problems solving with the multi-disciplinary team; meet and exceeds SEI indicators for families. Leadership Ensures department meets, exceeds, and sustains Service & Clinical Index scores and metrics; conducts huddles and communicates Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers (HCAHPS) results. Provides timely mentoring and coaching to clinical staff and support staff to ensure quality of care, f osters staff empowerment, open communication, leads, and guides staff to build an engaged team. Works collaboratively with all levels of the hospital interdisciplinary team (Governance & Magnet) and promotes the team concept within the department and hospital wide. Directly manages staff from hiring to employment separation while supervising staff through orientation, training, and annual reviews within established guidelines and scope of responsibility. Manages procedures including payroll, time/attendance, and progressive disciplinary action in a timely and accurate manner. Assists Clinical Educators to ensure the completion and update of staff competencies, regulatory requirements, credentials, and documentation accuracy. Utilize performance improvement data to plan for staff development and continuing education. Responsible for and promotes/practices cost containment. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Career Development: National Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) within 5 years of hire preferred. Trauma course completion within 1 year preferred. CPI within one year of employment preferred. Trauma, ER, or acute care experience preferred. Proficient with computers, EMR, and Microsoft Office experience preferred. Strong customer service, problem solving, critical thinking, time management & conflict resolution skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to positively influence, hold self, and others accountable. Ability to effectively be the liaison with Physicians and physician teams. Ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team and lead a team to achieve business results. Ability to provide direction, coaching and mentor staff, and redirect unacceptable behaviors. (EOE DFW) Updated 7/14/17 Job: Nursing - Management Department: EMERGENCY ROOM NURSING-2100-670600 Job Status: Professional
