Job Title
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Registered Nurse for a 13-week contract assignment on a small, family-friendly general pediatric unit in Elmira, New York. This role is ideal for an RN committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care to a diverse pediatric population.
The unit specializes in caring for infants, children, and adolescents presenting with a range of medical conditions, including respiratory illnesses such as asthma, pneumonia, and RSV, as well as failure to thrive and some mental health needs. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care, ensuring a supportive environment for both patients and their families.
This position offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative healthcare team, focusing on comprehensive pediatric care. There is also a potential requirement to float to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to provide care for feeder-grower infants, expanding the scope of practice and clinical experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct, age-appropriate nursing care to pediatric patients with various medical conditions, including respiratory illnesses, failure to thrive, and mental health needs.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, develop individualized care plans, and implement nursing interventions.
- Administer medications and treatments accurately and safely, monitoring for efficacy and adverse reactions.
- Educate patients and their families on health conditions, treatment plans, and discharge instructions in a clear and empathetic manner.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and safety standards.
- Potentially float to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to care for feeder-grower infants as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification.
Preferred Qualifications
Skills & Competencies
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills specific to pediatric patients.
- Proficiency in managing common pediatric conditions such as asthma, pneumonia, RSV, and failure to thrive.
- Ability to provide compassionate and family-centered care.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing patient needs and unit demands, including floating to other specialized units.
- Competence in pediatric medication administration and IV therapy.
- Basic understanding of mental health considerations in pediatric populations.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: Nights (NOC)
- Shift Duration: 8 hours
- Days per Week: 5 days
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: October 18, 2026
- End Date: January 16, 2027
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
Licensing Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification.