Pediatric RN: Evidence-Based Care & Family-Focused

East Tennessee Children's Hospital; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

East Tennessee Children's Hospital in Knoxville, TN, seeks a dedicated registered nurse to provide individualized, goal-directed pediatric care using the nursing process and primary nursing principles in alignment with hospital policies.

The role emphasizes strong communication, clinical competence, teamwork, and ethical decision-making as you plan, implement, and evaluate care for children and families, collaborating with the health care team to ensure safety, quality, and compassionate service.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Nursing license valid in the State of Tennessee.
• Pediatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects comprehensive data relevant to patients' healthcare needs and documents findings clearly and promptly.
• Develops and follows a care plan with prescribed interventions to reach expected outcomes.
• Identifies expected outcomes for the child and family tailored to the situation.
• Delivers and coordinates nursing care while promoting safety and a healing environment.
• Evaluates progress toward outcomes and adjusts care as needed.
• Collaborates with families and the health care team; upholds ethical practice.
• Integrates research findings into practice and contributes to applied knowledge.
• Supports professional development of peers and leads nursing practice in the unit.

Skills

Excellent communication

Clinical skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

East Tennessee Children's Hospital in Knoxville, TN, seeks a dedicated registered nurse to provide individualized, goal-directed pediatric care using the nursing process and primary nursing principles in alignment with hospital policies.

The role emphasizes strong communication, clinical competence, teamwork, and ethical decision-making as you plan, implement, and evaluate care for children and families, collaborating with the health care team to ensure safety, quality, and compassionate service.