RN- Perianesthesia (Full Time, Days)

Company: Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Location: Miami
Posted on: February 3, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Description Job Summary /n 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 Pre and Post Anesthesia care patients. /n Job Specific Duties /n /n - Supports the Service Recovery Program. Ensures that behavior meets/exceeds acceptable Service Scores. /n - Ensures completion of patient admission history, assessments, and pre-procedure verification process in accordance with universal protocol and hospital policy in a timely and accurate manner. /n - Evaluates and manages the patient airway post-operatively, applying knowledge of the physiological changes to the airway as a consequence of anesthesia and surgery. /n - Completes all nursing multisystem assessment that includes head to toe, vitals, pain management, and post anesthesia scores. /n - Plans, implements, and documents the plan of care in collaboration with the other disciplines and services to assure safe and efficient care. /n - Follows physician’s orders, administers, and reconstitutes medications when needed. Adheres to six rights of medication administration per medication administration policy. /n - Programs and troubleshoot PCA/NCA, syringe, and macro pumps according to orders, following policy and procedure for medication and blood/blood products. /n - Performs reassessments as per policy and when there is a change in the plan of care or when an intervention is performed. /n - Communicates and documents the patient’s progress including critical findings, critical lab results, and changes in the patient’s condition with the multidisciplinary team. Performs and documents discharge planning per policy. /n - 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. /n - Communicates with patients and families to review plan of care and solicits input and communicates any patient and family concerns to physician. /n - Provides education and documents on patient/family teachings on health-related needs (i.e. disease, medications, treatments, pain, discharge, safety, nutrition, skin care, etc.). /n - Provides patient information and effectively completes the hand off process between phases of care, at shift change, and patient reassignments and documents handoff in EMR. /n - Works to meet/exceed standards in achieving quality index goals by completing documents in a timely manner & being accountable to regulatory requirements of the DNV, CMS, DOH & other accrediting agencies. /n - Accountable to optimize first case starts to prevent delay of patient care per departmental goal. /n - Demonstrates knowledge and adherence to HAC/HAI prevention program protocols to minimize risk and harm to patients. /n - Monitors surgical site and performs post-surgical site assessment, checking for circulation, color, temperature, and movement. /n - Promotes a safe "error-free" working environment by consistently adhering to infection prevention on assigned shift and demonstrates proper personal protective equipment (PPE) indication and use. /n - Participates in the environment of care rounds to ensure adherence to regulatory and safe standards. /n - Responsible for providing care in the PACU I phase 50% of the time ensuring PACU I phase competencies /n - Maintains availability for on-call assignments (nights, weekends, holidays) per departmental and hospital policy. /n Qualifications Minimum Job Requirements /n /n - 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 /n - American Heart Association BLS – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment /n - American Heart Association PALS required within 1 year of hire – must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment /n - American Heart Association ACLS required within 1 year of hire - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment /n /n Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities /n /n - BSN degree preferred or currently enrolled in BSN program (requiring proof) within 36 months of hire. /n - A minimum of 1 year experience as an RN preferred. /n - Nursing experience in a pediatric healthcare surgery setting preferred. /n - Possesses proficiency in computers and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Cerner preferred. /n - Career Development: National Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) and/or certification equivalent within 5 years of hire preferred. /n - Able to analyze and interpret data and utilize the information to make judgments regarding patient care. /n - Effective verbal and written communication skills. /n - Ability to positively influence, hold self, and others accountable /n - Able to work effectively in collaborative environment. /n - Ability to apply principles of evidence-based practice, analytical thinking, and service excellence in practice. /n - Able to float within Surgical Services while maintaining the delivery of clinical excellence and high quality service. /n - Responsible for providing care in the PACU I phase 50% of the time ensuring PACU I phase competencies. /n - Available for on-call assignments (nights, weekends, holidays) per departmental and hospital policy. /n Job: Nursing - Clinical Department: RECOVERY ROOM-2100-760011 Job Status: Full Time

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