RN II-PEDS - Pediatric Acute Care

Job Summary

RN II-PEDS - Pediatric Acute Care

Talented Medical Solutions

Contract

In-Office | San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

08/17 to 10/11 (8wks).
Night Shift Auto Offer, EPIC Backfill. Must have current Epic experience.

Nestled on the Central California Coast, our Sierra Vista facility has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and a county-designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees.

Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.

Job Summary:

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.

Job Requirements:

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)?certification from approved vendor per AH policy:
Required

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy:
Required

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification from approved vendor per AH policy:
Required

Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice:
Required

Facility Specific License/

Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy:
Required

AHA-PALS or ARC-PALS:
Required AHA-NRP or ARC-NALS:
Required

Essential Functions:

Provides appropriate nursing interventions for both stable and acutely ill pediatric patients.

Is competent in all routine nursing skills including:

(1) medication administration

(2) intravenous therapy including blood products

(3) care & maintenance of indwelling catheters & drains and

(4) 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 i.e. 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…