RN Will Train, Pediatrics at Cape Cod Healthcare

Hyannis, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Process, Patient Assessment, Charge Nurse Proficiency, Nursing Informatics, Pediatric Care, Patient Documentation, De-escalation, Pharmacology, Basic Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

1. Properly utilizes the nursing process in caring for patients by maintaining relevant, accurate and current patient records as evidenced by Nursing PI activities. 2. Provides documentation of assessment of the patient throughout the Hospital admission including physical, psychological, social dimensions and discharge plans. Summarizes assessment data and initiate plan of care with communication of pertinent data to allied patient care providers as evidenced by Nursing PI activities. 3. Understands, assumes, and demonstrates proficiency in the role of charge nurse. 4. Demonstrates proficiency in Computerized Nursing Informatics (information systems). 5. Assumes role of resource person regarding patient care, orientation and teaching staff. 6. Participates in at least four-unit staff meetings per year and attends mandatory education programs. 7. Participates in identification of the aspects of care for the patient, indicators used to monitor the quality and appropriateness of care, and the evaluation of that care. Adheres to safety, blood/body fluid policies and procedures. 8. Assesses personal learning development needs. Maintains documentation of current and ongoing professional development activities. Regularly up-dates knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the age of the patient served. Shows a willingness to participate on Nursing Committees. 9. Represents hospital in the community and within the hospital by maintaining confidentiality regarding patients and hospital matters and by presenting the hospital in a manner that will best market the services provided. 10. Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers. 11. Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested his/her immediate supervisor. • Must read, write and communicate in English • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing • Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Basic Life Support Certification required • Completion of an approved de-escalation Certification Course within 90 days from hire (course offered within) • Successful passage of CCH’s Pharmacology exam • BSN Preferred • Recent Pediatric experience within 2 years in an acute care facility • Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification preferred Transition to Pediatric Nursing: • Must read, write and communicate in English • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing • Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Basic Life Support required and must maintain certification • Successful passage of CCH’s Pharmacology exam • Minimum of 1-year current acute care RN experience required • Prior pediatric experience preferred

Responsibilities

The RN is responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide comprehensive care, documentation, and assessment for pediatric patients. Additional duties include serving as a charge nurse, mentoring staff, and participating in quality improvement and safety activities.