Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN)

at  RWJBarnabas Health

JOB OVERVIEW:

As a pediatric RN, you will provide rehabilitative nursing care for pediatric patients and their families in an inpatient facility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Graduate of National League of Nursing Accredited School of Nursing
• NJ RN license
• AHA BLS Provider
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate with others

Preferred:

• BSN degree
• 6 months nursing experience
• Pediatric and/or rehabilitative nursing experience

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• Shift working, 7:00pm 7:30am
• 36 hours/ week
• Full Time

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrates evidence of use of the nursing process within time frames defined by the hospital and departmental policy
• Recognizes and accurately identifies patient and family healthcare needs
• Plans, implements and evaluates pediatric rehab plans for patients with a variety of problems
• Begins to plan and implement pediatric rehabilitation rationales
• Implements appropriate and individualized patient and family education within time frames defined by hospital and departmental policy
• Begins planning and implementing patient and family education
• Understands the importance of the interdisciplinary process
• Functions as a rehab nurse in a team structure
• Promotes continuity of nursing care and interdisciplinary interventions
• Incorporates LPNs and nursing assistants into attainment of short-term goals and delegates appropriately
• Recognizes and respects patient|family rights in a culturally and religiously sensitive environment of care
• Requests guidance from CNII, III, and other resources when appropriate
• Supports hospital s policies and procedures
• Consistently appraises clinical performance and learning needs through self-evaluation
• Exhibits consistent professional behavior and is accountable for actions with regard to professional issues
• Guides, assists and serves as a role model for, LPNs, nurse externs, nursing assistants, nursing students and new staff
• Assumes the role of relief charge nurse
• Keeps nursing supervisor informed of patient needs and problems
• Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at anytime with or without notice.