REGISTERED NURSE - Full Time, Night Shift (Float)

St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; 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 in New York seeks a dedicated registered nurse to plan, implement, and evaluate pediatric nursing care for patients from birth through young adulthood.

You will supervise licensed practical nurses and unlicensed staff, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, and ensure care complies with hospital policies and regulatory standards. The role requires NY State RN license, BLS, and PALS within 3 months.

Qualifications

• Licensed and currently registered to practice professional nursing in the State of New York.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care in accordance with physician orders, standards of care, and policies; evaluates and revises care as needed.
• Supervises licensed practical nurses and unlicensed nursing staff.
• Administers medications per nursing practice standards and evaluates responses and adverse effects.
• Observes and reports changes in residents’ conditions to medical providers.

Skills

Pediatric Nursing

Patient Assessment

Medication Administration

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Training/Precepting

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) NY State

BLS Certification

PALS Certification within 3 months

Job 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.

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.
• 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

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 M/F/D/V/SO