RN - Pediatrics Registered Nurse
Listed on 2026-08-08
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Nursing
Pediatric Nurse, Neonatal/ NICU Nurse, Healthcare Nursing
Employment Type:Full time
Shift:12 Hour Day Shift
Description:
Position Title: RN
Department:
Pediatrics
FTE: .9 (36 hours per week)
Shift: 1st shift
POSITIONPURPOSE:
Provides and directs safe, effective, and culturally competent care for women, newborns, and pediatric patients. Utilizes evidence-based practice and critical thinking to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate outcome-based care. Manages a diverse patient population across labor and delivery, postpartum, newborn nursery, pediatrics, and/or pediatric intensive care, with varying levels of acuity. Supervises and coordinates care provided by LPNs, Patient Care Technicians/Assistants, and other team members, while ensuring clear communication with physicians, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
Adheres to Mercy One's performance expectations and upholds the Mission, Vision, and Values of Mercy One.
1. Associate degree in nursing required
2. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
3. Current Iowa RN license, (current Illinois (IL) license if working in IL) required.
4. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
5. Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter - Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.
6. High language, intermediate to high math, high critical thinking ability.
7. Basic computer skills required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:- Makes an initial assessment of new admissions within 30 minutes of the patient’s arrival to the unit.
- Completes all areas of the admission assessment database within 24 hours of admission.
- Initiates the patient problem list and incorporates relevant obstetric, neonatal, or pediatric history into the plan of care.
- Analyzes and interprets assessment data to identify desired outcomes/goals for mother and child.
- Determines nursing interventions to achieve those outcomes/goals.
- Prioritizes care needs for both mother and infant.
- Identifies and makes appropriate referrals (e.g., Lactation Consultant, Social Services, Nutritional Services, Spiritual Care).
- Assigns and coordinates patient care based on acuity and team member competencies.
- Organizes and prioritizes care for mothers, newborns, and pediatric patients.
- Delegates tasks appropriately to other team members.
- Implements the plan of care including procedures, treatments, physician orders, nursing orders, education plans, and medications.
- Coordinates implementation with Case Manager, Social Worker, and other disciplines.
- Assists in discharge planning, ensuring families have resources for newborn care, breastfeeding support, and pediatric follow-up.
- Uses nursing judgment to determine frequency and components of reassessment.
- Reassesses at regular intervals to monitor maternal recovery and newborn/pediatric progress.
- Documents discharge instructions for mother, infant, and/or caregiver.
- Evaluates maternal and pediatric response(s) to interventions.
- Updates the plan of care based on ongoing reassessments.
- Revises problem list and outcomes/goals as conditions change.
- Evaluates patient response(s) to interventions.
- Review/modifies/revises the outcome-based plan of care based on ongoing reassessments.
- Updates the problem list and outcomes/goals.
- Communicates maternal and pediatric status to physicians and team members.
- Reports progress toward outcomes/goals and changes in condition promptly.
- Maintains ongoing communication with interdisciplinary team throughout the shift, at handoff, and during transfers.
- Documents completely and accurately per policy.
- Utilizes Women & Children-specific policies and procedures to guide practice.
- Ensures medication safety following the "5 Rights".
- Demonstrates competency in electronic health record systems.
- Processes and implements physician orders accurately.
- Maintains communication with leadership regarding admissions, acuity, and significant events.
- Completes assigned shift duties and resolves discrepancies.
- Demonstrates competency in interpreting fetal heart tracings and neonatal vital signs.
- Responds appropriately to changes in maternal or neonatal condition.
- Provides interventions for obstetric or neonatal emergencies.
- Serves as a resource for other hospital services and participates in quality improvement initiatives.
- Collects, analyzes, and applies age-specific data for newborns, children, and adolescents.
- Performs tasks and uses equipment in an age-appropriate manner.
- Communicates effectively with patients and families at their developmental level.
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