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 Hematology/Oncology for patients. Job Specific Duties Ensures completion of patient admission history & prepares and accurately completes the discharge planning process as per department and hospital policies and procedures. Plans, implements and documents the plan of care in collaboration with the other disciplines and services to assure safe and efficient care. F: Daily/ T: 10 hours R: Follows physician’s orders, administers chemotherapy & patient medications & reconstitutes meds when needed. Adheres to six rights of medication administration per medication administration policy. Provides nursing to immuno-compromised patients including: central line monitoring, IV site monitoring, lab draws and monitoring of lab results. Performs interventions which include electrolyte infusions, sepsis monitoring, and transfusions with blood products. Collaborates and rounds with a multi-disciplinary team in daily care planning rounds as appropriate and fosters a Family Centered Care Environment. Utilizes electronic innovations to provide efficient patient care and attends to patient call lights in a manner that promotes patient safety as per hospital policy. Upon admission, verifies patient roadmap, protocol and orders for correctness and accuracy. Ensures safe analgesics/narcotics administration, monitoring and reassessment as per hospital Pain Management Policy and procedure. Completes all nursing multi-system assessments that includes head to toe, vitals, dressing changes, suction, feeding, bathing and repositioning. Ensures appropriate restraint orders use and documentation and monitoring, as required by Sedation Policy and procedure. Ensures proper and safe wound care as required by Wound Care Policy and procedures. Accesses electronic health record independently according to hospital policy and completes accurate and timely documentation in the patient’s electronic health record. Communicates with patient and family on additional resources available to the patient. Communicates with patients and families to review plan of care and solicits input and communicates any patient and family concerns to physician. Educates families regarding new diagnosis and provides treatment plan. Promotes an “error-free” working environment by consistently providing high-quality & safe care as prompted. Assesses all body systems, ensures safe, efficient care, while ensuring no medication errors, avoidance of falls, prevention of central line infections, ouch-free procedural pain & pain reduction. Provides patient information and effectively completes the hand off process at shift change and patient reassignments. Demonstrates proper personal protective equipment (PPE) indication and use. Actively participates in the nursing governance council and unit based activities. Meets or exceeds unit standards in achieving a 95% CEI; completes documentation in a timely manner; accountable to regulatory and requirements of the DNV, CMS, DOH, FACT, COG, COC. Ensures proper disposal of chemotherapy products per the Disposal Waste 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 CPR: American Heart Healthcare Provider – must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment American Heart Association PALS Must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment within 1 year CHEMO/APHO Aphon - Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Course– must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment within 1 year Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities BSN degree or currently enrolled in BSN program A minimum of 1 year experience as an RN in Pediatric in Hematology/Oncology setting preferred Possesses proficiency in computers and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) preferred Career Development: National certification Certified Pediatric Nurse i.e. (CPHON) or (CPON) or BMTCN preferably within 5 years of hire 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 to various nursing units while maintaining the delivery of clinical excellence and high quality service Able to provide coverage for on-call assignments per departmental and hospital policy Job: Nursing - Clinical Department: 6 TOWER-2100-610004 Job Status: Professional
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 practices. Supports and upholds quality standards of a Magnet designated hospital and Patient Bill of Rights. Practices under the supervision of the Nursing Manager/Director. Provides compassionate and family centered care. Job Specific Duties Ensures completion of patient admission, history, assessment, & pain reassessment. Accurately prepares & completes the discharge planning process per department and hospital policies & procedures. Conducts handoff with oncoming RN utilizing SBAR; documents in Cerner. Conducts assessments and documents. Plans, implements, and documents the plan of care (i.e. high risk of falls) in collaboration with other disciplines and services to assure safe and efficient care. Provides nursing care that includes: IV site monitoring, suctioning, specimen collection, lines, tubes and drains, and assists medical team with specific procedures. Follows physician’s orders and administers medication. Adheres to six rights of medication administration. Collaborates and rounds with a multi-disciplinary team during daily care planning rounds as appropriate and fosters a Family Centered Care Environment. Utilizes electronic innovations to provide efficient patient care. Attends to patient call lights in a manner that promotes patient safety per hospital policy. Reports critical values or change in status to the physicians within Procedure and Policy Standards and documents clinician notification in Cerner. Ensures proper and safe wound care as required by Wound Care Policy and Procedures. 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, provide education, and when necessary uses appropriate translation methods. Communicates any patient and family concerns to physician. Promotes an “error free” working environment by consistently providing high-quality safe care as per hospital policies. Responsible for providing a safe environment for co-workers by placing isolation/precaution signs (droplet, contact, or airborne). Creates incident reports for hospital acquired conditions, near misses, malfunction of machine on patients, and adverse events/medication errors documenting the situation within 72 hours. Assesses all body systems, ensures safe efficient care, absence of medication errors, avoidance of falls, prevention of central line infections, ouch-free procedural pain, and pain reduction. Qualifications Minimum Job Requirements RN - 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 CPR BLS -American Heart Association BLS maintain active and in good standing throughout employment. PALS - American Heart Association PALS maintain active and in good standing throughout employment. required within 2 years of hire date Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities BSN degree or currently enrolled in a BSN degree program. Career Development: National certification preferably within 2 -5 years of hire. 1 year RN experience in a medical surgical environment for pediatrics preferred. Proficiency in computers and Electronic Health Record (EHR) preferred. Analyzes and interprets data; utilizes information to make decisions regarding patient care. Strong time management and prioritization skills. Ability to work well with multidisciplinary teams. Ability to create a family centered care environment by providing excellent customer service. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Able to work effectively in a collaborative environment. Ability to apply principles of evidence-based practice, analytical thinking, and service excellence in practice. Ability to adapt and adjust to changing environments frequently including mid-shift. Able to float to various nursing units while maintaining the delivery of clinical excellence and high quality service. Job: Nursing - Clinical Department: NURSING FLOAT POOL-2100-609002 Job Status: Professional
Description Bridge RN Residency Program- Starts July 20, 2026! Accepting application from May 17th thru 24th Only! Due to the volume of interest and limited positions available in this program. This cohort will have opportunities available in Ft. Lauderdale, Coral Springs and our main hospital in Miami. At Nicklaus Children’s Hospital our mission is to provide the best care to every child. Our Bridge Program is specifically designed to support RNs that HAVE worked, but only for a period of less than 6 months in a non-acute care setting (home health, school nursing, case management, etc.) and would be transitioning to the acute pediatric RN role. Standardized onboarding programs are best practice and have been proven to decrease turnover, decrease medication errors, increase engagement and strengthen nursing knowledge and skills which support quality patient care. Nurses are given a thorough orientation through didactic curriculum, interactive online modules, simulation, and hands on training with their preceptors. The result is a gain of increased proficiency and clinical experience across multiple specialties. If selected for this position a commitment of approximately 2 years will be required. The following are the requirements and process to follow in order to qualify for the Bridge Program. Must have an active Florida RN license (or multi-state including Florida) Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) is required at time of hire for all external candidates; current NCH employees will have to complete BSN degree within 36 months from start date in RN Horizon role Must have worked as an RN, but for a period of less than 6 months in a non-acute care setting. (If you are a new grad RN that has never worked as an RN, you should apply for the Horizon Residency program, not Bridge program. If you are an RN that has worked for over 6 months, apply to any open RN position on our career page; not the Bridge or Horizon program) The Process for this program: After reading the program requirements in the posting to confirm you meet the requirements, please complete the application in its entirety including all prescreening questions and upload your resume. If you are selected for the next step, you will receive an email with instructions to complete/ record a video interview. The deadline for video submissions is May 25th by 5:00pm . Videos submitted after the deadline may not be considered. The nursing leaders will then review all applicant submissions and if you are selected for a panel interview, you will receive an email to schedule the interview date and time. Job Summary The Bridge Program is a structured RN Program that provides a comprehensive new RN on-boarding experience in an acute care pediatric setting. 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. Qualifications Minimum Job Requirements Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) is required at time of hire for all external candidates; current NCH employees will have to complete BSN degree within 36 months from start date in RN Horizon role 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 2 years of hire as specified by the department Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - required within 1 year of hire as specified by the department American Heart Association ACLS - required within 1 year of hire as specified by the department Less than 6 months RN experience in non-acute care environment (OR) with the approval of CNO or designee based on assessed combination of experience, skills/competencies Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 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. Coverage for on-call assignments per department and hospital policy. 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. Job: Nursing - Clinical Department: NURSING FLOAT POOL-2100-609002 Job Status: Professional
Description Horizon RN Residency Program starts July 20, 2026 This cohort will have opportunities available in Ft. Lauderdale, Coral Springs and our main hospital in Miami. *** Applications accepted from May 17th through 24th only due to the volume of interest and the limited positions available. ***This program is for new graduate registered nurses that have no RN work experience. Due to the volume of interest in this program, not all applicants may be invited to interview. ***All candidates selected for this program must have a valid Florida RN license (or multi-state including Florida) by July 2nd, 2026 . The Process for this program: After reading the program requirements in the posting to confirm you meet the requirements, please complete the application in its entirety including all prescreening questions and upload your resume. If you are selected for the next step, you will receive an email with instructions to complete/ record a video interview. The deadline for video submissions is May 25, 2026 by 5:00pm . Videos submitted after the deadline may not be considered. The nursing leaders will then review all applicant submissions and if you are selected for a panel interview, you will receive an email to schedule the interview date and time. Tip: Keep an eye on your Spam folder / Junk file in your email so that you do not miss any communications throughout this process. Thank you in advance for your patience during the consideration process. T Job Summary At Nicklaus Children’s Hospital our mission is to provide the best care to every child. In order to help fulfill this duty we understand the importance of helping newly graduated nurses by ensuring their successful transition from student to professional nurses. The Horizon Internship Program is a structured RN Residency Program that provides a comprehensive new graduate RN on-boarding experience in an acute care pediatric setting. 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 communicate 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 Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) is required at time of hire for all external candidates; current NCH employees will have to complete BSN degree within 36 months from start date in RN Horizon role RN - 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 CPR BLS -American Heart Association BLS must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment PALS - American Heart Association PALS As specified by the department within 2 years of hire NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program As specified by the department within 1 year of hire ACLS - American Heart Association ACLS As specified by the department within 1 year of hire Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 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. 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. Coverage for on-call assignments per department and hospital policy. Job: Nursing - Clinical Department: NURSING FLOAT POOL-2100-609002 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. 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. 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 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 required within 1 year of hire - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) as specified by the department within 1 year of hire American Heart Association ACLS as specified by the department within 1 year of hire Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 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. Float to various nursing units while maintaining the delivery of clinical excellence and high quality service. Coverage for on-call assignments per department and hospital policy. Job: Nursing - Clinical Department: FTL NICU ACUTE-2200-620011 Job Status: Professional
