RN, Pediatrics; CNA Nights

RN, Pediatrics (CNA), Full Time, Nights

Adventist Health

Provides for the planning, coordination, and provision of nursing care to patients in the Pediatric Unit on specified shifts. This position is responsible for care planning, medication administration, noting of physiological changes, and psychosocial needs of pediatric patients as well as the education/training of the patient and their family. Supervises and delegates care responsibilities to ancillary personnel commensurate with their scope of practice and will be cross trained and float to NICU.

This position is represented by CNA.

• Education and
  
  Work Experience:
• Associate Degree(A.S.) or equivalent:
  Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing:
  Preferred
• Two years Pediatric Nursing experience:
  Required
• Previous experience with newborns requiring step‑down care:
  Preferred
• Licenses/Certifications:
• Current RN license in state of practice:
  Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification:
  Required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS OR HS-PALS OR RQIPALS) certification:
  Required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification:
  Required
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice:
  Required

• Provides appropriate nursing interventions for both stable and acutely ill pediatric patients. Is competent in all routine nursing skills including medication administration, intravenous therapy including blood products, care & maintenance of indwelling catheters & drains and safe use of any medical equipment used in the pediatric acute care environment.
• Demonstrates knowledge & skills in the care and management of the pediatric patients requiring ventilatory support devices/procedures such as O2 cannula, oxygen tent, suctioning, & nebulized medication with hand held nebulizer. Demonstrates knowledge and skills in caring for the acutely ill pediatric patient with a variety of diagnoses from newborn up to 18 years of age. Care provided is age specific and developmentally appropriate.
  
  Demonstrates appropriate clinical judgment in managing pediatric emergencies. Demonstrates knowledge & skills related to pediatric fluid & electrolyte management. Is knowledgeable in nutrition & feeding. Is able to identify abnormal lab values & notifies physician appropriately.
• Provides appropriate psychosocial support to families/caregivers throughout the pediatric patient's hospitalization. Initiates a multidisciplinary, family‑centered, goal oriented care plan for each pediatric patient in collaboration with members of the health care team and provides care based on that plan.
• Educates patients and families/caregivers regarding the pediatric patient's care to include in‑hospital care as well as care after discharge. Uses teaching methods appropriate to the condition, culture, and assessed learning‑readiness of the patient and parents/guardians.
• Completes legible, accurate and timely documentation of all nursing care provided, including evaluation of the pediatric patient's response to medications, treatments & procedures. Consistently performs necessary unit specific safety & quality control checks (shift and 24hr MD order checks, VO/TO Read Back, crash cart checks, urine QC, refrig logs & outdate checks). Actively participates in the orientation and training of new employees, students and ancillary staff.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. All associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E‑Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E‑Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Adventist Health is a faith‑based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Health Care Provider

Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care