RN - Peds
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Pediatric, Nursery, NICU / Neonatal ICU
Duration: 8 weeks
Shift: Rotating
Hours per Shift: 36
Experience: Minimum 5 years
License: Current, valid RN license
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Must-Have: Special care nursery & NICU experience required
Description:
The Registered Nurse provides and coordinates patient care through assessment, evaluation, and treatment.
The primary goal is to achieve wellness and recovery.
Assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of all aspects of care for patients are within the scope of practice.
Provides education to patients based on their needs.
Transcribes, utilizes, and implements protocols and physician orders.
Coordinates the healthcare team and delegates appropriate tasks to ancillary personnel.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required.
Previous experience in a hospital is preferred.
Must have a current, valid RN license in good standing with the Board of Nursing.
Must have current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and maintain credentials throughout employment.
Must have current, valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification if performing circulating or recovery room for C-section, as determined by the department director.
Must have current, valid Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification if caring for pediatrics.
Must have current, valid Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification and maintain it throughout employment.
Nurses who work in Labor and Delivery must complete the Intermediate Electronic Fetal Monitoring class within the first year after completion of orientation.
Labor nurses must also complete the Advanced Electronic Fetal Monitoring Class within three years of completion of labor orientation.
Excellent customer service skills are required, including a friendly personality, tact, patience, empathy, and a helpful, professional attitude both in person and on the telephone.
Ability to effectively communicate with staff, managers, and the general public, both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrate effective listening skills.
Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to establish priorities effectively.
Possess exceptional problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively without immediate supervision.
Ability to learn new computer software programs.
Ability to recognize and protect confidential information.
Demonstrate ethical and legal accountability for the position.
