RN - Registered Nurse - Pediatrics

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in the planning and delivery of care to all assigned individuals.
• The RN is fully responsible for all actions as a licensed professional and is accountable to individuals for the quality of care delivered.
• Administers medications and treatments to assigned individuals as ordered by the physician. Utilizes the 5 rights of medication administration as appropriate.
• Promotes timely and accurate documentation.
• Assists in performing accurate thorough and timely completion of nursing admission evaluations and re-evaluations of individual care needs in accordance with Nursing Department standards of practice.
• Documents as required in care plans, nursing notes, medical administration records, treatment records and other necessary records.
• Provides evaluation of needs of individual care planning information as necessary and as requested by RN Supervisor, Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing and other health care disciplines; completes individual education in accordance with established procedures.
• Performs all position duties according to safety rules and standards of practice required for this position, and as required to ensure the general safety of staff, individuals and visitors of the facility.
• Reports to the Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, RN Supervisor and/or licensed professional any unusual symptoms, changes of condition, daily needs and progress of individuals.
• Contacts MD/NP/PA for orders or updates according to individual’s response to treatment plan and/or situation and updates family members as needed.
• Participates in Change-of-Shift Report and is responsible for bringing nursing personnel of next shift up to date regarding the care and needs of individuals.
• Attends and participates in orientation and in-service training prior to performing tasks that are new or that the RN does not feel competent performing.
• Attends and participates in continuing education programs designed to keep staff abreast of changes in the profession, changes in company policies/procedures, and completion of all annual mandatory education.
• Encourages and participates in the ongoing education and professional development of NTs and LPNs.
• Serves as a role model and represents the organization in a manner that conveys professionalism, appearance, confidentiality, courtesy, conduct, honesty, fairness, personal integrity and a respect for the fundamental rights, dignity, personal comfort and privacy of others.
• Participates in quality improvement, clinical and safety programs upon request.

Qualifications

• Credentials as a Registered Nurse with a current state license in good standing for the state in which work is performed.
• Valid, current BLS/CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Training and work experience in a pediatric setting preferred.
• Mets the qualifications of a Child Care Supervisor as described in 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3800.