RN - Peds
RN - Peds
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Pediatrics
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Any
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum years of experience required
License: Active Registered Nurse license
Certifications: BLS required; PALS preferred
Must-Have: Strong IV insertion skills; previous PICC line care/management preferred
Description:
Join a highly motivated team of caregivers in a Pediatric Progressive Care Unit.
This role involves caring for patients in a progressive care setting focused on optimal patient care.
The nurse to patient ratio is 1:4, with 3 patients for post-renal transplant cases.
The unit specializes in diverse patient populations, including those with renal conditions, post-operative spinal care, chronic complex care, and telemetry needs.
Typical diagnoses include asthma, pneumonia, and chronic-complex cerebral palsy, among others.
Nurses will conduct various procedures, including telemetry, lab monitoring, and care of drains and feeding tubes.
Common equipment utilized includes IV pumps, CPAP/BiPAP machines, and chest tube setups.
Floating may be required to other general care or medical-surgical areas.
Basic telemetry interpretation skills are necessary for this position.
The focus is on delivering compassionate and driven care to pediatric patients.
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