LPN - Pediatrics

Job Description

Responsibilities:

RESPONSIBLE FOR:
The staff nurse provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle utilizing nursing processes to assess| plan| implement| and evaluate the care for patients. He/she functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The staff nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice| coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Graduate of a nursing program

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
New Graduates of a nursing program eligible

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License. BLS certification required

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
For PRN positions: One year of nursing experience in a hospital setting is required Bachelors degree preferred Advanced certification in field of specialty| if applicable (see addendum) Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred

ADDENDUM
All Nursing Disciplines Collects pertinent data and information relative to the healthcare consumers health or the situation Analyzes the assessment data to determine actual or potential diagnoses| problems| and issues Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation Develops a plan that prescribes strategies to attain expected| measurable outcomes Implements the identified plan of care Coordinates care delivery Employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment Evaluates progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes Practices ethically Practices in a manner that is congruent with current diversity and inclusion principles Communicates effectively in all areas of practice Collaborates with healthcare consumer and other key stakeholders in the conduct of nursing practice Leads within the professional practice setting and the profession Seeks knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and promotes futuristic thinking Integrates evidence and research findings into practice Contributes to quality nursing practice Evaluates ones own and others nursing practice Utilizes appropriate resources to plan| provide| and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe| effective| and fiscally responsible Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner Cardiac Tele: Additional Required Certifications: ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) Critical Care: Additional Required Certifications: ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) Dialysis: Additional Required Certifications: CDN (Certified Dialysis Certificate) preferred Emergency Department: Additional Required Certifications: ACLS and PALS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) Experienced Emergency Department nurses will have 6 months to obtain the PALS certification. Infusion/Oncology: Additional Required Certifications: Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification prior to independent chemotherapy administration Pediatrics: Identifies| reports and provides appropriate protective measures for high risk situations including| but not limited to| abuse or neglect| failure to thrive and potential for abduction. Additional Required Certifications: PALS Certification - required at Piedmont Columbus Hospital (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) PEARS or PALS Certification - required at Piedmont Athens Hospital (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) Surgical Services: Additional Required Certifications: PreOp/PACU/ENDO/CSU ACLS; PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) OR BLS required only Womens Services: Additional Required Certifications: Labor and Delivery-ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) NRP by the end of orientation period| AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Program within 12 months of start date Mother/Baby- NRP by the end of orientation period NICU- NRP by the end of orientation period NAT (Newborn Admission Team)- NRP by the end of orientation period Nursery- NRP by the end of orientation period For additional competency requirements specific to each nursing unit| refer to the skills outlined in the Passport that includes both initial and annual assessment information