Registered Nurse 2 – Pediatric Acute Care

Education and Work Experience:

• Associate Degree(A.S.) or equivalent: Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing: Preferred
• Two years Pediatric Nursing experience: Required
• Previous experience with newborns requiring step-down care: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current RN license in state of practice: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• AHA-PALS or ARC-PALS: Required
• AHA-NRP or ARC-NALS: Required

Essential Functions:

• Provides appropriate nursing interventions for both stable and acutely ill pediatric patients. Is competent in all routine nursing skills including: (1) medication administration, (2) intravenous therapy including blood products, (3) care & maintenance of indwelling catheters & drains and, (4) safe use of any medical equipment used in the pediatric acute care environment.
• Demonstrates knowledge & skills in the care and management of the pediatric patients requiring ventilatory support devices/procedures i.e. O2 cannula, oxygen tent, suctioning, & nebulized medication with hand held nebulizer. Demonstrates knowledge and skills in caring for the acutely ill pediatric patient with a variety of diagnoses--from newborn up to 18 years of age. Care provided is age specific and developmentally appropriate. Demonstrates appropriate clinical judgment in managing pediatric emergencies. Demonstrates knowledge & skills related to pediatric fluid & electrolyte management. Is knowledgeable in nutrition & feeding. Is able to identify abnormal lab values & notifies physician appropriately.
• Provides appropriate psychosocial support to families/caregivers throughout the pediatric patient's hospitalization. Initiates a multidisciplinary, family-centered, goal oriented care plan for each pediatric patient in collaboration with members of the health care team and provides care based on that plan.
• Educates patients and families/caregivers regarding the pediatric patient's care to include in-hospital care as well as care after discharge. Uses teaching methods appropriate to the condition, culture, and assessed learning-readiness of the patient and parents/guardians.
• Completes legible, accurate and timely documentation of all nursing care provided, including evaluation of the pediatric patient's response to medications, treatments & procedures. Consistently performs necessary unit specific safety & quality control checks (i.e. Shift and 24hr MD order checks, VO/TO Read Back, crash cart checks, urine QC, refrig logs & outdate checks). Actively participates in the orientation and training of new employees, students and ancillary staff.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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