Pediatrics

Hrs Description: Must have up to 1 year of level 1 trauma experience. Ped medical unit, so we see a range of ages from newborn to 18 years and we do not care for a specific patient population, so we prefer nurses that have a wide range of experience including respiratory and GI in a level 1 trauma facility. We do see some patients with trachs and on home ventilators as well - so RN s must have this experience as well. ; Duties: General Description: Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.

Essential Responsibilities: Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. -Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients. -Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes all changes in physician order on assigned patients. -Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment. -Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes the physiological manifestations of patients and intervenes when necessary. -Administers medication as prescribed. Initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products. -Delivers patient care competently. -Interacts with family and patient in sharing care plan while in the hospital and at time of discharge. -Informs patient and family of hospital procedures. -Makes referral regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel. -Delegates tasks to support staff.

General Responsibilities: -Performs other duties as assigned. null

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