About This Role
This night-shift post on the cardiac ward pairs patient care with mentoring new nurses.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient assessments, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations; monitor vital signs and document findings in electronic medical records (EMR)
- Administer medications, injections, and intravenous (IV) infusions; provide catheter care, tube feeding, and infection control using aseptic technique
- Respond to urgent changes, support airway management and emergency procedures, and escalate concerns to the appropriate clinician
- Coordinate intake, triage, case management, and discharge planning; educate children and caregivers on care plans and health needs
- Protect patient privacy and maintain accurate medical documentation in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements
Requirements
- Current registered nurse licensure and nursing knowledge, including pediatrics, patient care, patient assessment, anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
- Strong communication, clinical judgment, medication administration, and accurate documentation skills; ability to work compassionately with children and families
Nice to have:
- Experience working with children, infant care, toddler care, acute care, emergency room, intensive care unit (ICU), or pediatric intensive care unit (PICU)
- Familiarity with Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, eClinicalWorks, or other EMR/electronic health record (EHR) systems; basic life support (BLS) and neonatal resuscitation procedures
- Additional relevant experience may include IV insertion, venipuncture, phlebotomy, telemetry, ventilator care, critical care, infection control, and inpatient or outpatient care
Important Details
- Expected hours: No less than 16.0 per week
About the Company
As a Pediatric Registered Nurse, you’ll deliver attentive, age-appropriate care to infants, toddlers, and children. You’ll assess patients, administer medications and treatments, monitor changes, and partner with families and the care team to support safe, coordinated care. Your impact: Timely assessment and clear communication help children receive appropriate care and help families understand the next steps.