Pediatric Registered Nurse RN

NurseCore•City of Syracuse, NY

5d•$35 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

NurseCore is currently hiring Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home Health nurses with Vent/Trach/G-Tube experience. Qualified nurses must possess critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. One year experience in pediatric infusion nursing, and home health experience preferred. Provides quality in home care and infusions as defined within the scope of practice by the Nurse practice act. Coordinates the planning for delivery of nursing care with the Clinical Director and administers appropriate clinical decisions in the delivery of patient care. Proactively updates client/patients’ POC, health changes, and other related incidents. Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific differences in the patient population including physiological and developmental differences unique to each group. Ensures safe care to patients; adheres to all policies, procedures, and standards, including time management, supply management productivity and quality of service. Willingness to travel within assigned geographic region. Flexibility to work alternate shifts on short notice and can be on call for field visits as determined by business needs. Administers CPR and other emergency procedures, as necessary.

Requirements

Licensed as a Registered Nurse through the State Board of Nursing required.
Home health experience preferred – Can perform assessments, wound care, medication management, infusions.
Proof of current PPD, current CPR– hands-on class required
Successful completion of the skills assessment specific to the areas of experience

Nice To Haves

One year experience in pediatric infusion nursing
Home health experience

Responsibilities

Provides quality in home care and infusions as defined within the scope of practice by the Nurse practice act.
Coordinates the planning for delivery of nursing care with the Clinical Director and administers appropriate clinical decisions in the delivery of patient care.
Proactively updates client/patients’ POC, health changes, and other related incidents.
Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific differences in the patient population including physiological and developmental differences unique to each group.
Ensures safe care to patients; adheres to all policies, procedures, and standards, including time management, supply management productivity and quality of service.
Willingness to travel within assigned geographic region.
Flexibility to work alternate shifts on short notice and can be on call for field visits as determined by business needs.
Administers CPR and other emergency procedures, as necessary.