Pediatrics

Opportunity:

RN - Peds

Job Details:

• Float Pool position with rotation to medical, surgical, medical specialty, hem/onc, and step-down units
• May also float to NICU for feeder growers
• Weekends and holidays required
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of level I trauma experience
• Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients
• Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments
• Notes all changes in physician orders on assigned patients
• Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatments
• Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients and intervenes when necessary
• Administers medication as prescribed and initiates, regulates, and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products
• Delivers patient care competently across a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex
• Interacts with patients and families to share care plans during hospital stay and at time of discharge
• Informs patients and families of hospital procedures
• Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel
• Delegates tasks to support staff as needed