Registered Nurse; RN - Pediatrics - Inpatient Peds

About the Job:

As a member of the Patient Care Services team, the Pediatric Registered Nurse provides comprehensive care to patients ranging from newborns through adolescents. This role may also include caring for post-partum adults and patients with non-complex illnesses or procedures.

The Registered Nurse completes a competency-based orientation program and delivers patient-centered care grounded in the organization’s Professional Practice Model, evidence-based practice, and collaborative team approach to achieve high-quality outcomes.

• Deliver patient-centered nursing care using evidence-based practices and the Professional Practice Model
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes
• Engage patients and families as partners in care, respecting preferences, values, and needs
• Assess, prioritize, and implement individualized care plans
• Utilize electronic medical records (EMR) to plan, document, and manage patient care
• Apply data and quality improvement methods to enhance patient safety and outcomes
• Participate in unit-based initiatives to improve patient satisfaction and care delivery
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure patient privacy at all times
• Delegate appropriate care tasks and support team-based care delivery
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members
• Incorporate technology and informatics to support clinical decision-making and reduce errors
• Promote a culture of safety and participate in quality and performance improvement initiatives
• Identify and contribute to system improvements through error analysis and process evaluation
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Education:

• ADN required, BSN preferred

Licensure/Certification:

• Current New Hampshire Registered Nurse license required
• Specialty board certification preferred

Experience:

• Inpatient pediatric experience required

Certifications &

Competencies:

• Basic Life Support (within 30 days)
• Intravenous Therapy (within 90 days)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or ENPC (within 180 days)
• Mother-Baby Post-Partum Care (within 1 year)

• Southern NH Medical Center is a 5-time Magnet designated hospital
• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Competitive pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Education & Paid training courses for continued career progression
• So much more!