Experienced Registered Nurse, Pediatric Acute Care (Peds RN)

St. Luke’s University Health Network • Sellersville, PA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

St. Luke’s is hiring a Registered Nurse to provide specialized care to pediatric patients in Pediatric Acute Care. Nurses work as part of a comprehensive multidisciplinary team, using a patient-centered approach and prioritizing clinical excellence and patient safety. The department cares for pediatric patients requiring GI, endocrine, trauma, renal, and other services.

Openings may vary by campus availability. Pediatric Acute Care locations include the Bethlehem Campus and the Grand View Campus in Sellersville, although Grand View is currently unavailable. A unique Pediatric Float Pool opportunity at the Bethlehem Campus supports Acute Care Pediatrics, the Pediatric ICU, and the Children’s Emergency Department as needed to maintain appropriate staffing. Float Pool nurses must have at least one year of inpatient pediatric experience.

Positions may be available on various shifts. Full-time schedules are 36 or 40 hours per week; part-time schedules are less than 36 hours per week. Holiday and weekend requirements follow unit and company policies. An individualized orientation program is provided for all areas.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with a current license to practice in Pennsylvania.
• At least one year of nursing experience.
• Successful completion of BLS.
• For the Pediatric Float Pool position, at least one year of inpatient pediatric experience.
• Ability to meet the stated physical and sensory requirements, including patient transport and lifting, carrying, and pushing objects.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric, medical-surgical, or inpatient acute-setting experience is preferred.
• A current resume listing work history, education, certifications, and licenses is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care for pediatric patients as part of a comprehensive multidisciplinary team, guided by a patient-centered approach, clinical excellence, and patient safety.
• Work cooperatively with ancillary, nursing, and other patient-team personnel to maintain standards for professional nursing practice.
• Maintain confidentiality of materials handled within the Network or Entity and ensure proper release of information.
• Demonstrate the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with internal and external customers.
• Comply with Network and departmental attendance and dress-code policies.
• Demonstrate competency in patient assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development, and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
• For the Bethlehem Pediatric Float Pool role, provide staffing support in Acute Care Pediatrics, the Pediatric ICU, and the Children’s Emergency Department as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed