RN - Peds MS

Pediatric Emergency Nurse

This position is for a Registered Nurse in the Pediatric Emergency Department. The unit has a total of 19 beds. Patient ratios are 1:4. Registered Nurses, Techs, and sitters may be floated as needed. Type of equipment includes Pediatric Oncology, Dedicated Children's OR, Pediatric Transport, and Pediatric Diagnostic Imaging. The documentation system used is EPIC. The schedule is mixed and rotating, with alternating weekends. The floating policy is to float within the children's services. The ideal candidate will provide compassionate pediatric care with a patient-centered approach. Required skills include ENA ESI Triage. Procedures performed on the unit include IV placement, EKG, NGT insertion, splinting, phlebotomy, blood transfusion, monitoring, and patient education. The uniform consists of a colorful scrub top with royal blue, black, or white scrub pants. The facility is recognized as the only children's hospital in the Southeast Region serving multiple counties and is a designated Pediatric Trauma Center. Awards include the DAISY Award for excellence in nursing.