Nicklaus Children's Health System Nursing Jobs and Careers

Advanced Practice Provider Urgent Care (Full Time, Evenings) - Miami Lakes

Nicklaus Children's Health System Miami, FL

Description Job Summary The Urgent Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) functions independently within parameters delineated by the supervising physician. The Pediatric Urgent Care APP will assess diagnose and mange episodic illness, injuries, and acute exacerbations of chronic disease of the pediatric patient. Responsibilities include performing physician examinations, ordering and interpreting radiological and laboratory tests, treating minor injuries, prescribing medications, documenting patient care services within the EMR, and performing within the APP's scope of practice and demonstrated through competency. The Urgent Care APP reports to the APP Urgent Care Manager. Job Specific Duties Acts as a resource for patients, families, staff, or community groups providing education and emotional support. Develops, implements, evaluates, monitors, manages, and modifies a plan of care that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes. Ensures plan of care is of sufficient breadth and depth to guide the interdisciplinary team in achieving the desired health outcomes for patients and families. Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, and cost in planning and delivering patient care across departments and promoting optimal patient outcomes. Contributes to the development of peers, colleagues, and others to improve patient outcomes and to promote growth of the nursing profession by facilitating collaboration and communication. Ensures understanding and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the developmental level of the patient. Generates, collects, and integrates data from a wide variety of sources in order to make clinical judgments and decisions about the initiation of orders, procedures, referrals, and treatments. Accountable for maintaining current expertise and skills in order to facilitate a high quality of clinical performance and to promote professional growth. Models professional verbal and written communication with the interdisciplinary team members involved in the ongoing management of patients to optimize patient outcomes. Participates in other necessary activities associated with patient care (writing daily progress notes, coordinating clinical care, discharge planning, etc.). Writes orders, monitors/alters drug therapies, and performs other procedures with education and experience within established protocol in collaborative relationship with a Physician(s). Provides continuous supervision, observation of behavioral health patients, and adheres to non-violent crisis intervention strategies (CPI). #APP #DOX Qualifications Minimum Job Requirements Master's degree or Doctor of Nursing practice (DNP) from an accredited school APRN State of Florida Licensure - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment Certification by the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioner Certification Program (AANP), or Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB)- maintain active and in good standing throughout employment American Heart Association PALS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment Level II Background Check - finger printing background Successful completion of Credentialing by NCH Medical Administration required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Pediatric Nurse Practitioner experience preferred. Able to work weekends, holidays, and variable schedules. Able to work independently and collaboratively with other disciplines using discretion and independent judgement. Able to recognize subtle changes in the patient's conditions to adapt care based on those changes. Able to interpret, adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions. Able to communicate verbally and in writing. Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Able to problem solve to formulate a plan of care and evaluate the patient's response to care. As required under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025) we are providing the link below to the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ Job: Nursing - Clinical Department: NCPS UCC MIAMI LAKES-3100-480009 Job Status: Professional

RN- NICU, Ft Lauderdale (Per Diem, Nights)

Nicklaus Children's Health System Fort Lauderdale, FL

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 PROGRESSIVE-2200-620012 Job Status: Professional

RN- NICU, Coral Springs (Full Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's Health System Coral Springs, FL

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: CS NICU-2210-620013 Job Status: Professional

Advanced Practice Provider - Neurology (Full Time, Days) Coral Reef

Nicklaus Children's Health System Miami, FL

Description Job Summary The Neurology APRN works collaboratively with the Neurologist and other colleagues to provide comprehensive care to pediatric patients with neurologic concerns. The position requires a high degree of critical thinking and clinical expertise in working with pediatric patients in the outpatient setting. Directly provides clinical services to pediatric patients including but not limited to: performing and documenting history and physical examinations, interpreting pertinent patient data, writing routine orders for appropriate laboratory studies, x-rays and consultations, assisting in patient follow up, performing appropriate screening, ordering/prescribing medications, ordering and/or performing therapeutic and diagnostic procedures within the established protocol and the APRN's scope of practice. The position will be a combination of inpatient consults and outpatient clinic visits. Reports to the Neurology APP Manager. Job Specific Duties Performs comprehensive and problem focused history and physical examinations. Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory tests and diagnostic tests to establish diagnosis and develop a comprehensive treatment plan. Differentiates between the normal and the abnormal in anatomic, physiological, laboratory findings and other diagnostic data. Performs procedures as demonstrated through competency. Accountable for maintaining current expertise and skills in order to facilitate a high quality of clinical performance and to promote clinical growth. Orders and prescribes medication for inpatient/outpatients. Writes orders, monitors/alters drug therapies, and performs procedures within established protocol with collaborating physician and APRN scope of practice. Recognizes need for physician consultation and guidance as indicated with experience and scope of practice. Maintains a high level of critical thinking and time management skills. Completes documentation accurately and in a timely manner of 24 hours. Acts as a preceptor for APP students. Participates in other necessary activities associated with patient care (EMR documentation, coordinating clinical care, discharge planning). Provides weekend call coverage as scheduled. #APP Qualifications Minimum Job Requirements Master's degree in nursing or Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) APRN licensure issued by the State of Florida - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment Certification by the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioner Certification Board (AANPCB), or Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment. American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment Level II Background Check - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment Successful completion of Credentialing by NCHS Medical Administration Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Pediatric APP experience preferred. Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and co-workers. Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Able to problem solve to formulate a plan of care and evaluate the patient's response to care. Able to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions. Able to provide weekend call coverage. As required under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025) we are providing the link below to the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ Job: Nursing - Clinical Department: NCPS-NEUROLOGY-3100-440750 Job Status: Professional

LPN - Primary Care (Full Time Days

Nicklaus Children's Health System Miami, FL

Description J ob Summary Delivers high quality customer service and thrives in a collaborative fast-paced, multidisciplinary approach to total patient care. Works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and within the scope of practice with the Florida Board of Nursing Practice Act. Responsible for delivering routine patient care for newborns through adolescents in a family centered care environment. Job Specific Duties Provides patient care in accordance with standards of practice, NCHS nursing policies & procedures and provides basic care such as feeding, repositioning patient, bathing & changing diapers. Completes all nursing assessment, reassessments and communicates with RN to provide updates on nursing interventions, and pertinent information related to the patient’s condition or care. Administers medications, assists with IV Therapy according to the hospital policies & procedures. Responsible for specimen collection. Responsible for restocking of supplies such as gloves, gowns, linen, medical equipment, etc. Assists with room preparation and turnover. Assists with transporting patients to medical exams, procedures and inpatient unit transfers. F: Weekly/ T: 10-30 minutes per patient R: Works collaboratively with all levels of the hospital interdisciplinary team and promotes the team concept within the department and hospital wide. Completes hand off communication at shift change, transfers, and patient reassignments. Assists with the discharge planning process and participates in patient and family teaching. Interacts with patients and families to review plan of care, solicits input and communicates any patient and family concerns to physician. Documents nursing interventions and patient response to care in the Electronic Health record according to nursing and hospital policies and procedures. Provides and documents patient/family education including discharge teaching/instructions. Adheres to all regulatory requirements of the Joint Commission, CMS, DOH, and any other accrediting agencies and following hospital policies and procedures. Promotes a safe 'error free' working environment by consistently adhering to and performing infection prevention on assigned shift. Provides beside report and patient information at shift change. Responsible for specimen collection. Qualifications Minimum Job Requirements Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Nursing experience in a pediatrics hospital is preferred. Strong customer service, 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. Ability to perform calculations for medication administration. Ability to perform the duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and Performance. Works collaboratively and follows the direction of the Registered Nurse and/or Nursing Leader. Dedicated to providing excellent customer service and meeting customer expectations. Ability to interpret and analyze data. Job: Nursing - Clinical Department: NCPS-PROFESSIONAL SERVICES-3100-490000 Job Status: Professional