RN- Same Day Surgery (Full Time, Day shift)

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 Same Day Surgery patients.

 Minimum Job Requirements :

• RN licensure within the State of Florida in good standing and throughout employment.
• CPR : Healthcare Provider - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
• PALS within two years of hire and in good standing prior to expiration and throughout employment.

Qualifications Essential Job Duties : Nursing Care Functions :

• Supports the Service Recovery Program. Ensures that his / her behavior meets / exceeds acceptable Service Scores as measured by the Service Index. (SEI).
• Ensures completion of patient admission history. Prepares and accurately completes the discharge planning process accurately 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.
• Follows physician's orders, administers, and reconstitutes medications when needed. Adheres to six rights of medication administration per medication administration policy
• Ensures proper and safe sedation administration to patients and monitors recovery as per the Sedation Policy and Procedure.
• Performs reassessments as per policy and when there is a change in the plan of care or when an intervention is performed.
• Plans, implements, and documents the plan of care in collaboration with the other disciplines and services to assure safe and efficient care.
• Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team in daily care planning , as appropriate, and fosters a Family Centered Care Environment

Charting / Documentation :

Communicates the patient's progress including critical findings and changes in the patient's condition with the physician.

Performs and documents discharge planning per policy.

• Ensures all surgical procedure documentation is obtained; labs, consents, advance directives, custody documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• 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 and documents critical lab results per hospital policy and procedures.

Patient Family Communication :

• Communicates with patients and families to review plan of care and solicits input and communicates any patient and family concerns to physician.
• Collaborates and rounds with a multi-disciplinary team in daily care planning rounds, as appropriate, and fosters a Family Centered Care Enviroment.
• Provides education and documents on patient / family teachings on health related needs ( disease, medications, treatments, pain, discharge, safety, nutrition, skin care, etc.).

Quality and Safety :

• Promotes an "error free" working environment by consistently providing high-quality safe care as prompted (as per Universal Protocol Policy).
• Provides patient information and effectively completes the hand off process at shift change and patient reassignments.

Utilizes Same Day Surgery checklist.

• Works to meet / exceed standards in achieving a 95% CEI 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.
• Performs skin & structural assessment, takes measures to accommodate patient and ensures safe care, while ensuring no medication errors.

Performs falls risk assessment & takes appropriate steps.

• 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 & other accrediting agencies.
• Assesses all body systems, ensure safe, effective, and efficient care delivery with emphasis on the absence of medication errors, avoidance of falls & reduction of pain post-op.

Common Duties :

• Maintains accountability to ensure compliance thru timely completion of licensures, certifications, competencies, health requirements (PPD, N95, Flu), initial competencies & education requirements.
• Maintains professional accountability & timekeeping expectations as outlined by policy and complying with attendance guidelines & procedures.

Ensures behavior is compliant with standards.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

• BSN degree preferred or currently enrolled in BSN program (requiring proof) within 6 months of hire.
• A minimum of 1year 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.
• Possesses proficiency in computers and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Cerner 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.

Job : Nursing - Clinical

Primary Location : Florida-Miami-Nicklaus Children's Hospital - Main Hospital Campus

Department : SAME DAY SURGERY-2100-760010

Job Status

Full Time