RN - Specialty Staff Nurse

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters in Virginia/Norfolk is seeking aRegistered Nurse to provide developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical care for a defined pediatric patient population. You will plan, monitor, and adapt care per policies and participate in quality assurance and policy updates.

Candidates should have a nursing degree (BSN/ MSN/NP preferred) with 3–5 years of progressive pediatric clinical experience; CPR certification required or obtained within 45 days of

Qualifications

• Nursing theory and practice knowledge from an accredited School of Nursing.
• BSN, MSN or NP preferred.
• 3–5 years progressive clinical experience in the related specialty preferred.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• CPR training required or to be obtained within 45 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical care.
• Plans, provides, and monitors specific patient needs following established policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Participates in on-going quality assurance, maintains regulatory requirements, and assists in establishing and updating applicable policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

BSN

MSN

NP

Job description

Performs a wide variety of patient care activities and accommodative services to support a defined patient population program or service. Demonstrates excellence in nursing practice characterized by quality patient care and participation in formal and informal patient and staff education. Provides developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical care. Reports to Practice Manager/Supervisor and works in close cooperation with and under the clinical guidance of the practice physician(s).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical care.
• Plans, provides, and monitors specific patient needs following established policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Participates in on-going quality assurance, maintains regulatory requirements, and assists in establishing and updating applicable policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Current Virginia state license as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse holding a valid Compact State license.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice at a level normally acquired through the completion of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Professional certification in the area of expertise or BSN, MSN or NP preferred.
• Technical and professional knowledge and skills unique to the business and/or clinical services provided, usually acquired through 3-5 years’ progressive clinical experience in the related specialty preferred.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• CPR Training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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Additional Information

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