Job Details
Job Summary
As a Registered Nurse – Pediatric, you will provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality nursing care to pediatric patients in inpatient and/or outpatient settings.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide age-appropriate, culturally competent care to pediatric patients (neonates, infants, children, adolescents) including assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing interventions.
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Monitor patient status, vital signs, and responses to treatments; promptly escalate concerns to the physician or pediatric team.
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Administer medications, IV therapy, fluids, phlebotomy, and treatments as ordered; ensure accurate documentation in the patient’s electronic health record (EHR).
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Assist with IV insertion and phlebotomy; support conscious sedation procedures when required (per unit protocol).
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Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
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Promote patient and family engagement, provide emotional support and developmental-appropriate care and teaching.
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Adhere to hospital policies and procedures including infection prevention, patient safety standards, regulatory compliance, and quality initiatives values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence).
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Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, other RNs, LPNs, allied health professionals, unit leadership and ancillary services to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes.
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Participate in rounds, handoffs, shift-to-shift communication, and multidisciplinary team meetings.
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Contribute to the professional development of the nursing team by attending unit-based training, in-services, and maintaining required certifications/licensure.
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Serve as a role model for best nursing practices, advocate for patients, and uphold NYCHH’s commitment to equity, access and quality care for all populations.
Required Skills & Experience
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Minimum two (2) years of Maternal & Child experience.
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Minimum two (2) years of IV insertion and phlebotomy experience.
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Minimum two (2) years of conscious sedation experience.
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Demonstrated ability to work calmly under pressure in a pediatric care environment.
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Strong clinical assessment skills, critical thinking, and effective communication (verbal and written) with children, families and interprofessional teams.
Required Skills & Experience
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Two (2) years of Maternal and Child experience
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Two (2) years of IV Insertion and Phlebotomy experience
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Two (2) years of Conscious Sedation experience
Required Education
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Associate’s Degree (ASN, ADN) from an accredited Nursing Program
Required Certifications & Licensure
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New York State RN License
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Primary Source Verification of License and Registration of Registered Professional Nurse from NYS Department of Education (NYSED)
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AHA BLS
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AHA PALS
Pay Rate
$85.62 - $88.82/hour
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