Registered Nurse - Pediatrics

Registered Nurse - Pediatrics

Job Category: Inpatient Nursing

Full-Time

On-site

Jasper, IN 47546, USA

Job Details

Description

Campus: Deaconess Memorial Medical Center - Jasper, Indiana

Unit: Pediatrics

Shift: 7pm - 7:30 am EST

Hours per Week: 36 - 3, 12 hour night shifts

Holidays: Rotation

Weekends: 2 weekends

We are seeking compassionate, caring people to join our team as we grow to be the preferred health care provider in our community.

Benefits

We pride ourselves in retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success. In addition to our robust healthcare and retirement plans, we offer:

• Flexible work schedules – Full time/part time/supplemental – Day/Eve/Night
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Payactiv-earned wage benefit-work today, get paid tomorrow
• Free access to fitness centers
• Career advancement opportunities

Job Summary

Under general supervision, renders nursing care to patients within assigned department and demonstrates knowledge of developmental needs of patient population specific to that department. (Patient population is defined in each department's Scope of Practice.) May direct the activities of the department or a specific work group for a shift to include assigning duties to professional or non-professional personnel, overseeing and evaluating work performance of other personnel, and assisting in orientation of personnel.

Thorough knowledge of the developmental tasks associated with the newborn through age 18. Ability to adapt assessment skills and techniques to the appropriate age. Identify normal parameters and/or resources as appropriate for the child. Identifies resources for medication information. Identifies possible victims of abuse/neglect. Competency validation is completed by the Department Director or designee on an individual basis according to previous experience and abilities; but not to exceed six months from orientation completion. Provides education for the patient addressing the educational needs that have been identified.

License/Experience

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) in Indiana or other compact licensure state

Certifications

• CPR Provider-C required within 30 days of hire.
• PALS within one year of hire.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

Growth Opportunities

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization