RN - Peds

RN - Peds Profession: RN Medicine Specialty: Pediatrics Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: Minimum 3 years of Level 1 trauma experience License: Current RN License issued by the state board of nursing or a current multistate compact RN License. Certifications: Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association. PALS (American Heart Association). Must-Have: 3 years of Level 1 trauma experience Experience with trach and high flow Familiarity with infusion Description:Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients.Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments.Notes all changes in physician orders for assigned patients.Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatments.Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients.Observes the physiological manifestations of patients and intervenes when necessary.Administers medication as prescribed.Initiates, regulates, and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.Delivers patient care competently.Interacts with family and patients in sharing care plans while in the hospital and at the time of discharge.Informs patients and families of hospital procedures.Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.Delegates tasks to support staff.Performs other duties as assigned.Must be able to float to acute care units including surgical, behavioral health, medical specialty, and step-down units.Must have experience floating to lower acuity needs in the NICU. #J-18808-Ljbffr