Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individual patient care on a nursing unit according to unit policies and procedures. Supports and upholds the Patient Bill of Rights. Practices under the supervision of the Manager/Director and functions under the Medical Director of the LifeFlight program.
Job Specific Duties
Communicates the patient's progress, critical findings, and changes in condition with physician or disciplines involved in the care of the child. Performs & documents discharge planning per policy.
Completes all nursing assessment of patients. Completes admission history & discharge planning thoroughly and accurately.
Ensures all admission history includes spiritual needs, cultural, developmental, educational/learning needs, and psychosocial needs.
Delegates nursing care based on knowledge of staff qualifications and competency.
Performs reassessments as per policy and when there is a change in the plan of care and/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.
Provides education and documents on patient/family teachings on health related needs (i.e. disease, medications, treatments, pain, discharge, safety, nutrition, skin care etc.).
Promotes a safe "error free" working environment by consistently performing thorough hand-offs & infection prevention measures. Assesses all body systems, ensures safe, effective, & efficient care.
Ensures absence of medication errors, avoidance of falls, ouch-free procedural pain, reduction of pain, absence of blood borne infections, surgical site infections, & secure of endotracheal tubes.
Provides continuous supervision, observation of behavioral health patients, and adheres to non-violent crisis intervention strategies (CPI).
Minimum Job Requirements
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 ACLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) required within 90 days - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program required within 30 days - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
American Heart Association PALS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
National Certification (CFRN, CCRN, CNPT) required within 18 months
Trauma certification (TNCC, PHTLS, ITLS) required within 180 days for new hires
Completion of FEMA ICS 100, ICS 200 class within 90 days
Active and valid State of Florida driver’s license with an approved driving record pursuant to our policy and maintained throughout employment
Must complete competency assessment tool upon 3 months for non-Intensive Care Unit and 6 months for a Critical Care setting of hire date
Minimum 2000 hours Level II/Level III Neonatal experience required within two years
Minimum 4 years of acute care nursing experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
EMT preferred
Pediatric Nursing in an acute care setting preferred
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.
Able to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
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 take on-call assignments per department and hospital policy.
