Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Pediatrics
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 3x12 Nights
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 1 year of Level 1 trauma experience
License: Current RN License issued by the State Board of Nursing or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC).
Certifications: Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association.
Must-Have: PALS certification (American Heart Association).
Description:
Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.
Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients.
Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments.
Notes all changes in physician orders on assigned patients.
Assists physicians in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment.
Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients.
Observes the physiological manifestations of patients and intervenes when necessary.
Administers medication as prescribed.
Initiates, regulates, and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.
Delivers patient care competently.
Interacts with family and patients in sharing care plans while in the hospital and at the time of discharge.
Informs patients and families of hospital procedures.
Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
Delegates tasks to support staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Schedule Notes:
Nurses should have experience in a pediatric medical unit caring for a range of ages from newborn to 18 years.
Experience should include respiratory and GI care in a Level 1 trauma facility.
Experience caring for patients with trachs and on home ventilators is also required.
Required Skills and Experience:
1 year of experience.
Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures.
Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services.
Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to respond effectively to the cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
Some computer skills.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
N/A