Childrens After Hours Nurse

Akron Children's Hospital•Akron, OH

7d•Remote

About The Position

The Children's After Hours Nurse assesses pediatric patients and recommends an appropriate level of care based on approved medical protocols, information obtained from callers, and the nurse’s scope of licensure. The nurse interacts professionally with providers and others to support individualized care, provides general pediatric health information, relays information about the hospital and its services, and documents completed calls in an established computer database. This is a part-time, 16-hour-per-week position with variable shifts, including 3 p.m.–11 p.m. and 8 a.m.–4 p.m. The position is remote.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or obtain the degree within five years of hire.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification; additional certifications may be required based on the assigned department or unit.
Valid, active Ohio Registered Nurse license; a Multistate License is required within 90 days of hire for departments providing telenursing services or care to patients outside Ohio.
At least three years of applicable pediatric experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to make sound judgments independently.
Ability to work under pressure and prioritize and complete tasks accurately and on time.
Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software.
Ability to type 30 words per minute.

Nice To Haves

Experience with electronic medical record software such as EPIC or similar is preferred.
Experience in pediatric critical care is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and direct nursing care for individuals or groups, using a family-centered care focus and working within the assigned scope of practice.
Provide care that addresses patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs regardless of age or developmental status.
Perform leadership and professional duties.
Perform patient-centered care duties, including scheduling appointments as appropriate.
Perform quality improvement and safety duties.
Perform evidence-based practice duties.
Collaborate with team members to support efficient operations, quality care, and customer service for pediatric patients.
Perform systems-based practice duties.
Perform informatics and technology duties.
Be available for temporary assignment to an area throughout the Akron Children’s Hospital enterprise based on patient needs and similar required knowledge and skills.
Perform other duties as required.
Assess callers’ needs and recommend an appropriate level of pediatric care using approved protocols and information gathered during calls.
Provide general pediatric health information and information about hospital services.
Document completed calls in the established computer database.