Childrens After Hours Nurse

Akron Children's Center • Akron, OH

200d • Remote

About The Position

This part-time position involves assessing and recommending care for pediatric patients based on approved medical protocols and information obtained from callers, all within the scope of licensure. The role requires professional interaction with providers and others to ensure individualized care is delivered. Additionally, the position includes providing general health information on various pediatric topics and relaying information about the hospital and its services. Documentation of calls is to be completed on an established computer database.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required or must be obtained within 5 years from date of hire.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support training from the American Heart Association is required.
• A valid, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Ohio is required, which must be a Multistate License (MSL). An MSL is required within 90 days of hire date for departments that provide telenursing services or care to patients outside Ohio.
• Minimum of three (3) years of applicable pediatric experience is required.
• Experience in pediatric critical care is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with an electronic medical record (i.e. EPIC) software or similar EMR software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and directs nursing care with a family-centered care focus for individuals or groups of patients within the assigned scope of practice.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age and developmental status.
• Performs leadership and professional duties.
• Performs patient-centered care duties, including scheduling appointments as appropriate.
• Performs quality improvement and safety duties.
• Performs evidence-based practice duties.
• Works collaboratively with other team members to ensure efficient operation and quality care, and legendary customer service for pediatric patients.
• Performs systems-based practice duties.
• Performs informatics and technology duties.
• Staff may be temporarily assigned to an area throughout the Akron Children's Hospital enterprise, based on patient needs requiring similar knowledge and skill.
• Other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree