Registered Nurse; Flex - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Overview

Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, the staff nurse is responsible for the application of the nursing process and evidence-based knowledge, judgment and technical nursing skills in the delivery of nursing care to a patient, or a group of patients with medical and surgical conditions on an assigned shift.

• Demonstrates knowledge of pediatric weight-based medications, dosages, calculations and administration.
• Demonstrates knowledge about common respiratory, metabolic and hematologic illnesses.
• Conducts a complete assessment and reassessment of the patient as per routine.
• Understands pain assessment and reassessment using age-appropriate tools.
• Demonstrates familiarity with usage and functions of Pediatric equipment.
• Maintains a safe environment at all times
• Differentiates between normal and abnormal patterns of physical growth and age appropriate development.
• Awareness of pediatric policies and procedures
• Participates in policy and procedure development and revision
• Participates in unit based performance improvement initiatives
• Insert, remove and maintain nasogastric tubes and urinary catheters
• Start IV infusions (peripheral)
• Draw blood gases from indwelling arterial catheter
• Performs cardiopulmonary monitoring
• Cares for the ventilated patient, including tracheostomy care
• Perform venipuncture for blood sampling
• Obtain blood via finger or heel stick
• Provides family centered care
• Supports breastfeeding mothers, neonates and toddlers
• Monitor nutritional needs
• Aware of Code Pink infant safety policies and procedures
• Assist the medical team with bedside procedures
• Monitor and accompany children transported off of the unit, when necessary
• Management of bili-lights and bili-blankets (NICU)
• Works closely with Child Life Specialist and Department of Education teachers
• Accompanies patients to diagnostic procedures per policy
• Performs skin assessment per routine, utilizes BRADEN scale, participates in turning, positioning and skin care
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered; monitor for side- or adverse-effects
• Admit and orient the patient and family/caregivers to the unit
• Perform a complete medical history (past and present conditions)
• Administer blood and blood products as ordered
• Document per policy and procedure
• Educate patients and parents regarding the disease process, treatment plans and nutrition
• Assess immunization status, notify MD and administer vaccines as per routine
• Understanding child growth and development; notify the MD if milestones are not met.
• Delegates responsibilities to NA/PCT to ensure tasks are completed; provide assistance as needed
• Assess patients as per routine and notify MD of status changes
• Monitors patient’s vital signs
• Participates in assigned departmental or organizational committees, meetings and/or conferences.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the RN scope of practice.
• Maintains current nursing knowledge to assure a safe working environment.

• Graduate of accredited nursing program(s).
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or equivalent to BSN program.
• Master's degree in Nursing, preferred.

• Minimum one (1) year experience as a Registered Nurse pediatric or pediatric intensive care experience.

• Critical thinking, math, and computer skills;
  Works as a team player.
• Demonstrates respect and professionalism in all interactions.
• Excellent oral and communication skills.
• Decision making and problem solving.
• Able to read, write, see and hear English.

• Current NY State RN License required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association, required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association, required.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association.
• WHO 20 hour Breastfeeding Course (Women and Children Division), or equivalent training.
• Pediatric Care After Resuscitation (PCAR) preferred.
• CCRN (Pediatrics) or Pediatric Nursing Certification preferred.
• Certified Lactation Counselor preferred.
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant preferred.

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