Coordinator-RN Pediatric Emergency Care
About The Position
Job Summary: The Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator (PECC) functions in a Magnet Recognized large tertiary academic Children’s Hospital with level one trauma designation. Demonstrates comprehensive specialized body of knowledge related to the specialty practice of pediatric emergency care and pediatric trauma care nursing and disaster preparedness. Serves as a clinical resource, mentor and educator for local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies, local emergency departments, urgent care facilities on issues involving the care of the pediatric patients and pediatric trauma patients. Works with agencies and outlying Emergency departments to provide orientation, and ongoing training for all staff to help staff gain confidence in assessing and prioritizing care for all ages of pediatric patients in a fast-paced environment. Assists with policy, procedure, and standards of care development and review. Attends local, county and statewide meetings to contribute to the development and updating of pediatric injury and illness prevention initiatives. Reviews prehospital and emergency room data concern pediatric patients, analysis data and forwards concern to appropriate departments. Contributes to the preparation and maintenance of Level I Trauma Center designation for LLUCH. Maintains databases as required and enters all data accurately and timely. Takes responsibility for own professional growth by participating in educational programs, current literature review, in-service meetings and workshops, Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) activities. Will be required to travel to outlying agencies and facilities. Performs other duties as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
- Three years' experience as an Emergency Department RN required
- Advanced competencies in pediatric emergency and pediatric trauma nursing.
- Knowledge of state and federal healthcare regulations and accreditation, finance, performance improvement, quality, patient safety, evidenced-based clinical practice standards, medical staff structure, legal aspects of care, and nursing scope of practice.
- Ability to obtain cooperation and support from a broad range of people with various levels of responsibility.
- Knowledge and application of adult learning principles, management and utilize problem-solving methodologies in a proactive and creative manner.
- Ability to apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice.
- Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of staff.
- Able to read; write and speak with professional quality; use computer and software programs necessary to the position; operate/troubleshoot patient care equipment required for the position.
- Able to communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; provide leadership; be assertive and consistent in enforcing policies ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, rules and laws; think critically; use sound judgment based on factual information and clinical knowledge; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction.
- Able to communicate effectively in English (and Spanish preferred) in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; work independently; perform basic math and statistical functions; manage multiple assignments; compose written material; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail.
- Able to distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace; see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position.
- Active California Registered Nurse (RN) License required.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued through the American Heart Association required.
- Trauma Nurse Course Certification (TNCC) required.
- Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) required.
- Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) certification required.
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree in Nursing preferred.
- two years’ experience as an MICN in an acute care base station emergency department or trauma center experience preferred.
- Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN) preferred.
- Able to communicate effectively in English (and Spanish preferred)
Responsibilities
- Serves as a clinical resource, mentor and educator for local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies, local emergency departments, urgent care facilities on issues involving the care of the pediatric patients and pediatric trauma patients.
- Works with agencies and outlying Emergency departments to provide orientation, and ongoing training for all staff to help staff gain confidence in assessing and prioritizing care for all ages of pediatric patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Assists with policy, procedure, and standards of care development and review.
- Attends local, county and statewide meetings to contribute to the development and updating of pediatric injury and illness prevention initiatives.
- Reviews prehospital and emergency room data concern pediatric patients, analysis data and forwards concern to appropriate departments.
- Contributes to the preparation and maintenance of Level I Trauma Center designation for LLUCH.
- Maintains databases as required and enters all data accurately and timely.
- Takes responsibility for own professional growth by participating in educational programs, current literature review, in-service meetings and workshops, Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) activities.
- Will be required to travel to outlying agencies and facilities.
- Performs other duties as needed.
