Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse - Pediatrics provides skilled nursing care to pediatric patients in a children's hospital setting, ensuring comprehensive assessment, treatment, and collaboration with the healthcare team. The role involves managing patient care with a focus on pediatric needs, maintaining appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios, and supporting unit operations including floating between units as required. Strong communication and clinical skills are essential to deliver high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Perform patient assessments and develop individualized care plans for pediatric patients.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, monitoring patient responses.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, therapists, and support staff.
- Provide education and support to patients' families regarding care and treatment plans.
- Float between pediatric units as needed to meet patient care demands.
- Adhere to hospital policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with safety standards.
- Participate in unit staffing and scheduling, including weekend shifts and on‑call duties.
Required Skills & Certifications:
- Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
- Minimum of 2 years nursing experience, preferably with pediatric patients.
- Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and treatment planning skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced pediatric hospital environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field.
- Driver's license, car insurance, and automobile for field work if applicable.
Preferred Skills & Certifications:
- Previous pediatric nursing experience.
- Experience working in a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center.
- Familiarity with pediatric nurse-to-patient ratios (1:3-5).
Special Considerations:
- On‑call duties required based on unit census.
- Weekend work required, typically 5 shifts in a 6-week period.
- Floating between pediatric units as needed.
- 48‑hour shifts are not approved.
- Uniform scrub color for RNs is navy.
Scheduling:
- Shift assignments include weekends and on‑call shifts.
- No block schedules required.
- Shifts determined by unit needs and hospital staffing policies.