REGISTERED NURSE - Per Diem (Float)

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

Job summary

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children in New York is seeking a registered nurse to provide pediatric nursing care, administer medications, and monitor patients according to physician orders and facility policies.

The role requires NY RN licensure, BLS, and PALS within 3 months of hire, with at least one year of pediatric or medical-surgical experience preferred. Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and ongoing education of staff are key parts of the position.

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.

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

Education

Registered Nurse (NY)

BLS certification

PALS certification

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

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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