Registered Nurse - Peds/TBI Unit
About the job
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing is required.
- Candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensure by the New York State Department of Education as a registered professional nurse.
- BLS certification is required.
- Candidates must be able to stand, walk, and sit for the majority of the workday.
- Candidates must be able to move or lift heavy equipment and patients weighing a minimum of 34–40 pounds.
- Fine motor coordination is required to manipulate biomedical equipment such as suction catheters and electric-monitoring devices.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
- Diagnose and treat human responses to actual or potential health problems under the direction of the nursing leader.
- Provide health teaching, counseling, and support to patients and their families.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for a group of patients.
- Provide direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments.
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans and health conditions.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Work weekends and holidays as required.
- Prior experience in a pediatric setting is preferred.
- PALS certification is encouraged.
About the company
Blythedale Children's Hospital in Westchester County, New York specializes in diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating children with complex medical needs through coordinated inpatient and ambulatory programs. Care is delivered by multidisciplinary teams that coordinate medical treatment with rehabilitation and family-centered support across hospital and clinic settings. It differentiates itself by focusing exclusively on complex pediatric cases and by offering integrated, multi-disciplinary programs that link inpatient and outpatient services under one institution. The goal is to improve health outcomes for these children while providing families with accessible, comprehensive resources and programs.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
N/A
Founded
1891
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 2026 donor events raised money, including $750,000 at the Pops Memorial Golf Outing.
- Blythedale’s 2024 Form 990 shows $6.4 million net income and $250.5 million assets.
- 2026 media coverage of child recoveries strengthens referrals, philanthropy, and employer brand.
What critics are saying
- Medicaid cuts threaten reimbursement, pressuring a $115.5 million 2024 revenue base.
- Larry Levine retired in 2025; Dr. Nathaniel Beers started November 2025, creating transition risk.
- ProPublica lists a 2024 negligence case, and care failures damage trust quickly.
What makes Blythedale Children's Hospital unique
- New York State’s only independent specialty children’s hospital, serving medically complex children.
- Only 14 specialty children’s hospitals nationally, with New York’s largest pediatric therapy department.
- Dedicated post-acute pediatric brain injury unit and ventilator-weaning expertise differentiate Blythedale.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Work Hours
- Safe Work Environment
- Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
- Professional Development Budget