RN-Pediatrics; Part-time, Day shift

What You'll Be Doing

The Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) provides medical support to children under the direction of the physician. Duties may include communicating with children of different abilities and developmental levels about their symptoms, talking to patients and their families about medical issues, and recording the child’s vital signs and lab results.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assessing a child's needs and providing initial care
• Identifying changes in children's symptoms and intervening in emergency situations
• Participating in pain management for children
• Administering medications, drawing blood, and giving childhood vaccinations following age-appropriate guidelines
• Monitoring temperature, pulse, breathing, and blood pressure and keeping accurate records
• Evaluating children for signs and symptoms of abuse
• Providing supportive care to dying children
• Dealing with the anxieties and demands of parents and helping families handle their child’s illness or injury
• Remaining up to date on the latest developments, rules and regulations, drug therapies, equipment, and treatment procedures

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing required;
  Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred
• Must possess licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey
• AHA accredited BLS (Basic Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Previous pediatric experience preferred
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service, communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications, considering years of relevant experience, credentials, union contracts, education, and internal equity
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for professional growth, development, and continuing education
• Employee wellness programs and resources

Influenza vaccinations are a requirement for employment. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date, during the influenza season, if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical exemption.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.