Registered Nurse - Pediatics (36 hours/nights)

South Shore Health; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Health in Weymouth, MA is seeking a Pediatric Inpatient Registered Nurse to care for newborns to young adults on our medical-surgical pediatric unit. You will administer medications, participate in plan of care, and monitor patient progress.

This role requires a valid RN license in MA, completion of accredited nursing program, and BLS; ACLS/NRP/PALS may be required depending on department. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• RN - Registered Nurse per MA licensure.
• Minimum education: accredited nursing program graduate.
• Maintains required certifications (BLS; ACLS/NRP/PALS may be required).

Responsibilities

• Administer medications following SSH policies and recordkeeping.
• Develop, discuss, and communicate a prioritized plan of care for each patient.
• Ensure safe patient handling and documentation per nursing policies.
• Engage in discharge planning, patient/family education, and care coordination.
• Support safety, quality, and regulatory requirements within unit operations.
• Pursue professional development and participate in performance improvement initiatives.
• Utilize technology for notes, orders, and learning resources.
• Maintain patient and family centered care throughout care delivery.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Pediatric inpatient unit at South Shore Hospital is a medical-surgical floor caring for patients in ages from newborn up to young adults. Pediatrics works collaboratively with the Boston Children’s Physician group caring for infants and children admitted through the emergency room, operating/recovery room, newborn nursery and directly from other medical facilities. Pediatric Nurses maintain high competency and skill to care for high acuity patients on the South Shore. Pediatric Nurses also are utilized within the Parent Child Division at South Shore Hospital to float within their skill level to care for level 2 infants and Special Care Nursery as well as Newborn Nursery.”

Job Description1. Medication Administration

• Demonstrates knowledge of and follows SSH policies and procedures for administering, transcribing, and recording medications.
• Completes medication reconciliation process following SSH policy and procedure.
• Demonstrates proper procedure for the documentation of narcotic withdrawal, administration, verifies count, wastes per policy and resolves narcotic discrepancy.

Job Description2. Plan of care/Documentation/Patient Family Centered Care/Patient Experience

• Develops, discusses, and communicates a prioritized problem list/plan of care for each patient.
• Develop, evaluate and update individualized plan of care for patient and documents outcomes.
• Initiating admission assessment within 8 hours of admissions, identifies and documents patient/family/significant other teaching needs upon admission and throughout hospitalization.
• Continues assessment/reassessment and identifies care needs within established nursing practice.
• Documents all patient care following the department of nursing policy, unit based standards, disease processes (CHF, PNA vaccines) and nurse sensitive indicators (falls, skin, CAUTI).
• Assess/reassesses and documents patient's level of comfort utilizing the appropriate pain scale and the patient's response to each intervention both pharmacological and non-pharmacological per South Shore Hospital policy.
• Works on behalf of patient /family. Seeks help to represent patient/family when they are unable to represent themselves.
• Raises ethical questions and concerns with clinical team. Seeks available resources to help formulate and understand ethical decisions.
• Actively communicates plan of day via white board updating every shift.
• Facilitates discharge/transfer by goal of 12:00pm, communicates barriers utilizing chain of command.

Job Description3. Safety/Quality - Foster's a "Culture of Safety" through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment

• Verifies patient identification with two identifiers prior to the start of any invasive procedure, including "time out", administration of care, medications, labeled specimen's an documents confirming the correct patient, procedure, site, equipment and consent.
• Complies with the current CDC hand hygiene guidelines through proper handwashing. Adheres to universal precautions, makes appropriate use of personal protective equipment at all times and appropriately disposes of hazardous materials. Maintains awareness of MSDS sheets and how to access.
• Ensures environment meets regulatory requirements at all times.
• Understands and is able to demonstrate individual roles and responsibilities in the event of hospital codes/emergency preparedness.

Job Description4. Professional Development: Assumes overall responsibility for own professional development by incorporating evidenced-based practice, research, and performance improvement initiatives as a part of ongoing nursing practice

• Obtains at least 5 contact hours per year in area of practice.
• Practices within the legal boundaries of MA Nurse Practice Act. Directs other licenses and non-licensed personnel as assigned.
• Displays the ability to accept and respond appropriately to feedback and recommendations for change.
• Demonstrates professional working relationships with colleagues from all disciplines to promote a positive/encouraging workplace.
• Critical Thinking: analyzes causes of problems, identifies and evaluates alternative solutions, and selects appropriate solution, and communicates appropriately and effectively utilizing chain of command.
• Accountable for being informed about changes in hospital policy and procedure.

Job Description5. Technology: Utilizes technological solutions to work processes and practices

• Access Lotus Notes to review email, learning management and other resources as applicable to RN role.
• Utilizes software applications required by department and unit standards.
• Accountable to understand how to operate in downtime.

Job Description6. Compliance

• Works within legal, regulatory and ethical standards relevant to the position.
• Complies with applicable policies and procedures.
• Safeguards the privacy and security of patient information. The employee compiles will policies and procedures relating to SSH’s privacy and security programs.
• Brings potential compliance issues to a manager, supervisor, director or VP.
• Complies with the mandatory education requirements of the compliance, privacy and security programs.

Job Description7. Patient and Family Centered Care

• Conveys respect for values, preferences, and expressed needs of the patient and family.
• Recognizes the patient, and family according to patient preferences, as important members of the health care team.
• Collaborates with the patient, and family according to patient preferences, in planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
• Welcomes the presence and participation of family members at all times according to patient preferences, regardless of rounds, change of shift, or other events on unit.

Job Description8. Age & Culture

• Possesses age and cultural knowledge and awareness.
• Considers the individual needs of each person with whom they interact.
• Interacts with sensitivity in the delivery of care/services of diverse populations as needed.
• Effectively utilizes resources to provide care/services - such as, interpreter services and on-line sources.

Minimum Education – Preferred

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Minimum Work Experience

Previous Acute Care RN experience preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications

RN - Registered Nurse

Depending on department Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, Emergency Response Training Certification, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC), Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) Certification may be required