About This Role
Caring for infants, children, and adolescents, and their families is the core of this nursing role. The Pediatric Nurse provides medical care, emotional support, and education. This position suits a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated nurse with a strong background in pediatric care, excellent communication skills, and a gentle, reassuring demeanor.
Responsibilities
- Assess, monitor, and record patient vital signs, symptoms, and medical histories
- Administer medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by physicians
- Educate parents and caregivers on home care instructions, disease management, medication administration, and preventative health measures
- Provide age-appropriate care and create a welcoming, comforting environment to reduce anxiety for pediatric patients and their families
- Recognize and respond quickly to changes in patients' conditions, initiating emergency interventions when necessary
- Work closely with pediatricians, specialists, therapists, and other healthcare team members to develop and implement comprehensive care plans
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date electronic health records (EHR) in compliance with regulatory standards and clinic policies
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program
- Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in [State/Region]
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
- Minimum of [X] years of nursing experience, with at least [Y] years specializing in pediatrics (clinical rotations or recent experience considered for qualified candidates)
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, strong critical thinking, patience, empathy, and the ability to remain calm in high-stress situations
Nice to have:
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification
Benefits