Pediatric RN - Tuition Reimbursement & Generous Benefits

St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is seeking a registered nurse to plan, implement, evaluate and document pediatric nursing care from infancy through young adulthood, in accordance with policies and standards.

You will supervise LPNs and unlicensed staff, administer medications, report changes, educate patients and families, participate in interdisciplinary rounds, and contribute to quality improvement in a compassionate environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed and currently registered to practice professional nursing in the State of New York.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within 3 months of hire.
• One year nursing experience preferred in pediatrics or medical surgical nursing.
• This position is subject to the schedule and applicable provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care in accordance with physician orders, standards of care, and departmental policies and procedures evaluating and revising care as needed.
• Demonstrates competency in all skills required by St Mary’s Hospital for Children
• Administers medications in accordance with nursing practice standards, evaluates responses, outcomes and adverse effects.
• Observes and reports changes in the resident's condition to the medical provider and/or other appropriate health professionals.
• Assess and identifies learning needs of the resident/family, plans and provides for patient/family training and education, and evaluates level of learning.
• Attends and participates in interdisciplinary meetings.
• Communicates plan of care changes as often as necessary
• Accurately interprets lab values and reports abnormalities to medical provider.
• Acknowledges medical provider orders and insures prompt and accurate implementation.
• Orients and precepts new staff as directed and participates in the education of student nurses.
• Identifies and immediately reports unsafe practices and/or conditions related to resident care, or resident abuse
• Accompanies and transports residents when medically necessitated.
• Participates in quality improvement activities as directed

Skills

Pediatrics

Nursing care

Patient education

Team communication

Quality improvement

Education

Registered Nurse license NY

Job description

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is seeking a registered nurse to plan, implement, evaluate and document pediatric nursing care from infancy through young adulthood, in accordance with policies and standards.

You will supervise LPNs and unlicensed staff, administer medications, report changes, educate patients and families, participate in interdisciplinary rounds, and contribute to quality improvement in a compassionate environment.