Clinical Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Pediatrics

Clinical Nurse (RN) - Inpatient PediatricsNights - Full Time, Nights - Part Time Bell HospitalPosition Summary / Career Interest:The Clinical Nurse I provides professional nursing care through assessment and accurate documentation, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation for the comfort and well-being of patients. Carries out a plan of care specific to unit competencies for the target patient population. Coordinates care delivery and education through collaboration with patient, family and all health care team providers to ensure safe, effective and quality patient care. Follows organizational policies in providing safe patient care. Performs other duties as assigned.Pediatric nurses are dedicated to providing a high level of care and comfort to their patients. They care for infants, children and adolescents of all ages who have a variety of medical and surgical conditions. The Pediatric Unit features a play room and a special family room that offers a private place for families to eat, watch TV, shower and have visitors. Our child life specialist shares toys, books, movies, and video and board games to help children feel more at home. A music therapist is also involved in the multidisciplinary care of patients. An education specialist teaches children who have longer hospital stays. The unit has extra security, although parents have 24-hour access and are encouraged to spend the night.Responsibilities and Essential Job FunctionsProvides professional nursing care through assessment and accurate documentation, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation for the comfort and well-being of patients.Carries out a plan of care specific to unit competencies for the target patient population.Coordinates care delivery and education through collaboration with patient, family and all health care team providers to ensure safe, effective and quality patient care.Follows organizational policies in providing safe patient care.Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.Required Education and ExperienceHigh School GraduateAssociate Degree Nursing For ADN prepared nurses hired after February 24, 2017, must complete BSN degree by the fifth anniversary of employment as an RN with UKHA6 months to 2 years' experience as a Clinical NursePreferred Education and ExperienceBachelor Degree NursingRequired Licensure and CertificationLicensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing (Kansas) or compact licenseBasic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 daysWe are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.