Key Responsibilities

• Involve patients and/or significant others in care decisions and education.
• Assess and document patient and family learning needs during admission and ongoing assessments in the computerized care plan.
• Develop and document an individualized plan of care including nursing diagnoses interventions goals/outcomes and target dates.
• Perform safe and effective patient handoffs using SBAR bedside report and other approved patientsafety tools.
• Maintain clear and timely communication following chain-of-command when appropriate.
• Communicate objective and subjective patient data with the multidisciplinary team.
• Stay informed through unit huddles email updates and department communications.
• Participate in physician rounding and communicate pertinent clinical findings.
• Engage in process improvement efforts including data collection meetings and in-services.
• Complete hospital-required competencies mandatory training and certifications (BLS ACLS PALS etc.) within required timelines.
• Utilize evidence-based practice and share relevant literature with the team.
• Participate in programs projects and activities that support professional development.
• Follow all departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate accountability in resolving patient-care or operational issues.
• Participate in committees special projects or serve as preceptor when requested.
• Delegate tasks to LPNs and unlicensed care providers according to competency and scope.
• Engage in annual peer-review activities.
• Complete patient rounding according to departmental guidelines.
• Interpret and utilize diagnostic laboratory and monitoring data appropriately.
• Take call weekend shifts or alternate shifts if required by department needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.

Licensure

• Current RN license in the hiring state or compact license.
• Must meet all state board of nursing requirements.

Experience

• Previous pediatric or acute care experience preferred (not required unless specified by unit).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to push pull and/or lift 50 lbs regularly.
• Prolonged standing and walking each shift.
• Ability to grip reach bend kneel twist and squat to perform duties safely.

Required Certifications

• BLS Basic Life Support (AHA) required at hire or within 30 days.

Additional certifications may be required based on unit or obtained within department timeframes:

• ACLS
• NRP
• ENPC
• TNCC
• CPHON
• OCN
• PALS
• PEARS
• S.T.A.B.L.E.
• CEFM
• Other unit-specific certifications as needed

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in pediatric patient care
• Supportive multidisciplinary team
• Ongoing professional development and specialty training
• A culture focused on collaboration compassion and excellence

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