Pediatric Registered Nurse

As a Pediatric Registered Nurse, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing. Job Summary and Qualifications Delivers patient‑centered nursing care in accordance with standards of care defined by Wesley Medical Center. Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice by participation in quality of care activities to initiate, implement, and sustain process improvements. Acquires and maintains current knowledge in nursing practice and education. Monitors the patient’s progress toward the attainment of outcomes. Contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues and others. Collaborates with the patient, significant others and health care providers in providing and advocating for patient care. Considers safety and cost‑effectiveness when delivering patient care. Decisions and actions on behalf of patients are determined in an ethical manner. Participates in the improvement of operational functions of the department. Establishes and maintains effective and respectful communication in the development of all collaborative relationships. Evaluates and participates in opportunities for outstanding service to all customers and accepts responsibility in partnership that is equally respectful to everyone. Demonstrates the ability to apply knowledge of age‑appropriate competencies to department‑specific population. Utilizes critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to identify, interpret, and access appropriate resources in patient‑specific scenarios. Secures, administers and handles medication according to established guidelines. All other duties as assigned. What qualifications you will need: Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date. PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date (RN). Registered Nurse Diploma. No travel required. No experience required. Benefits. Wesley Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services. Well‑being support , including free counseling and referral services. Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence. Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling. Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing. Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts. Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr