REGISTERED NURSE - Full Time, Day Shift (2CU)

St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is seeking a dedicated pediatric nurse to plan, implement, evaluate, and document nursing care for patients from birth through young adulthood. The role includes supervising LPNs and unlicensed staff, administering medications, and ensuring alignment with regulatory standards.

Candidates must hold a NY RN license, maintain BLS, and obtain PALS within 3 months. One year of pediatric or med-surg experience is preferred, with a commitment to ongoing patient

Qualifications

• Active and current New York State RN license.
• BLS certification required.
• PALS certification required within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care per physician orders and hospital policies.
• Supervise licensed practical nurses and unlicensed staff.
• Administer medications and monitor responses and adverse effects.
• Identify changes in patient condition and report to providers.
• Assess learning needs and provide patient/family education.

Skills

Nursing care planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Clinical supervision

Education

New York RN license

Job description

Brief Description

Plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care based on facility policies and procedures and external regulatory standards through the competent application of the nursing process to pediatric patients ages 0 – young adulthood, supervises licensed practical nurses and unlicensed nursing staff. Supports Hospital's mission to provide the highest quality care by complying with regulatory guidelines, meeting agency standards, and obtaining appropriate certification.

Brief Description

Plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care based on facility policies and procedures and external regulatory standards through the competent application of the nursing process to pediatric patients ages 0 – young adulthood, supervises licensed practical nurses and unlicensed nursing staff. Supports Hospital's mission to provide the highest quality care by complying with regulatory guidelines, meeting agency standards, and obtaining appropriate certification.

Job Duties / 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.
• Assesses 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.

Requirements

Formal education required

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.

Previous Experience Required

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.

Summary

Join our fabulous team of professionals where big hearts help little patients!

We RECOGNIZE ability and REWARD excellence. We offer a competitive salary and generous benefits:

• Excellent individual/family benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) retirement plan

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is committed to nurturing a compassionate environment that welcomes all children, young adults, families, and staff; built on the belief that what makes us different makes us stronger, and provides unity throughout our community.

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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