Clinical Nurse - Pediatric ER

Vetted Solutions; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Vetted Solutions seeks a pediatric emergency department RN to deliver direct patient care, including assessment, planning, and education for children and families in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to implement individualized care plans and ensure patient safety.

Requires Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree with RN licensure; Bachelor's in Nursing preferred with 2+ years of pediatric emergency experience.

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree required; RN licensure.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred with ≥2 years in emergency or pediatric acute care.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills are essential.
• Safety-sensitive role requiring alertness and adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care, including patient assessment and education.
• Develop and communicate care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team and families.
• Participate in professional development and quality improvement activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

RN licensure

Critical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Role Overview

This position involves providing direct patient care in a pediatric emergency department, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within established nursing standards. The nurse will promote patient and family-centered care, educate families on managing illnesses and medications, and ensure communication across care teams. Responsibilities include developing individualized care plans, assessing physical and emotional needs, and participating in safety and quality initiatives.

Role Overview

This position involves providing direct patient care in a pediatric emergency department, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within established nursing standards. The nurse will promote patient and family-centered care, educate families on managing illnesses and medications, and ensure communication across care teams. Responsibilities include developing individualized care plans, assessing physical and emotional needs, and participating in safety and quality initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of a Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree in Nursing; RN licensure required.
• Preferred candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and at least 2 years of experience in emergency or pediatric acute care.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills are essential.
• This is a safety-sensitive role requiring alertness and adherence to safety protocols.

Key Duties

• Provide comprehensive nursing care, including patient assessment and education.
• Develop and communicate care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team and families.
• Participate in professional development and quality improvement activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Additional Information

The role offers opportunities for career advancement through a structured career ladder, professional development, and leadership growth. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and wellness programs. This role emphasizes delivering high-quality, compassionate care to pediatric patients in a dynamic environment.