RN-Pediatric (Full-time, Day shift)

Job Description

Job Description

What You'll Be Doing

The Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) provides medical support to children, under the direction of the Physician.  Duties may include communicating with children of different abilities and developmental levels about their symptoms, talking to patients and their families about medical issues and recording the child’s vital signs and lab results.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Assessing a child's needs and providing initial care

Identifying changes in children's symptoms and intervening in emergency situations

Participating in pain management for children

Administer medications, draw blood, and give childhood vaccinations following age-appropriate guidelines

Monitor temperature, pulse, breathing, and blood pressure and keep accurate records

Evaluate children for signs and symptoms of abuse

Provide supportive care to dying children

Deal with the anxieties and demands of parents and help families deal with their child’s illness or injury

Remain up to date on the latest developments, rules and regulations, drug therapies, equipment and treatment procedures.

What We're Looking For

Associates Degree in Nursing required; Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred.

Must possess licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey

AHA accredited BLS (Basic Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Previous Pediatric experience preferred.

Must demonstrate excellent customer service, communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills.

Day shift, 7am to 7:30pm. Rotational weekend Saturday and Sunday