Job Title
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Job Summary
Join a dedicated and family-friendly pediatric unit in Elmira, New York, focused on providing exceptional care to general pediatric patients. This role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive team environment, ensuring a patient-friendly approach to care delivery.
The successful candidate will be responsible for direct patient care on a general pediatric unit, with the potential to float to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to assist with feeder/grower infants. This position requires a compassionate and skilled RN committed to pediatric health outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to general pediatric patients.
- Administer medications, treatments, and procedures as prescribed.
- Initiate and maintain intravenous (IV) access.
- Monitor, assess, and document patient conditions, reporting changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, families, and other healthcare professionals.
- Float to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) as needed to care for feeder/grower infants.
- Educate patients and families on health conditions, treatments, and home care instructions.
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification.
- Demonstrated experience with IV start procedures.
- Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in a pediatric acute care setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Skills & Competencies
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills in pediatric care.
- Proficiency in medication administration and dosage calculation for pediatric patients.
- Expertise in IV insertion, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Ability to manage and prioritize care for multiple patients.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a patient-friendly demeanor.
- Adaptability and willingness to float to other units (e.g., NICU for feeder/growers).
- Competency in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: PM (Nights)
- Shift Duration: 12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
- Days per Week: 3
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: October 25, 2026
- End Date: January 23, 2027
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
Licensing Requirements
- Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.
- Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification.