Pediatric RN (PRN) – Flexible Part-Time, No Evenings

Special-Kids,-Inc; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Special Kids is a nonprofit Christian therapy and nursing center for children with special needs in Murfreesboro, TN. Nurses at Special Kids’ Kleinau Nursing Center care for medically fragile children in collaboration with therapists and an interdisciplinary team.

Part-time 20 or 29 hours per week; no evenings, weekends or holidays. The Registered Nurse role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, an active Tennessee RN license, and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
• Tennessee RN license active and unencumbered; CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises nursing activities for the assigned shift.
• Creates daily work assignments for Children’s Activity Leader and CNA’s, according to patient care census and acuity.
• Completes and documents initial assessments for new patients in the Skilled Nursing program.
• Collaborates with Medical Director and therapy staff as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Performs head-to-toe assessments, documents vital signs in EHR.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments per nursing standards and documents in EHR.
• Maintains patient comfort and safety including diapering, toileting, positioning, and bed making.
• Observes patients and documents events, reactions, and interventions in EHR.
• Notifies supervisor/physician of patient condition changes; coordinates new orders.
• Responds to medical emergencies per policies; guides team response.
• Provides patient/family education and support.
• Participates in department quality improvement and meetings.

Skills

Nursing

CPR certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Special Kids is a nonprofit Christian therapy and nursing center for children with special needs in Murfreesboro, TN. Nurses at Special Kids’ Kleinau Nursing Center care for medically fragile children in collaboration with therapists and an interdisciplinary team.

Part-time 20 or 29 hours per week; no evenings, weekends or holidays. The Registered Nurse role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, an active Tennessee RN license, and CPR certification.