Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) Part-Time

The Children's Home of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA

117d • $33 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

The Children's Home of Pittsburgh is seeking part-time Registered Nurses for its Pediatric Specialty Hospital. The position requires a minimum of 40 hours per two-week pay period and two weekend shifts per six-week schedule. The hospital has a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio. Registered Nurses provide competent, developmentally appropriate, professional, quality nursing care by applying clinical nursing knowledge and skills, using the nursing process, and ensuring patient and family safety and comfort in accordance with legal, institutional, and professional standards.

Requirements

• Nursing knowledge equivalent to that ordinarily acquired through completion of an accredited school of nursing.
• At least two years of experience, including knowledge of scientific nursing principles and professional nursing standards, skill in neonatal and/or pediatric nursing techniques, ability to adapt techniques to individual needs, and familiarity with hospital policies, procedures, and standards.
• Current licensure to practice nursing in Pennsylvania.
• Current CPR certification.
• Analytical ability to assess and evaluate patient conditions and use the nursing process and professional judgment in planning and providing comprehensive care.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to communicate with patients, family members, and medical staff in sensitive situations and to work cooperatively within the nursing team.
• Physical ability to stand and walk constantly and lift 10 to 50 pounds; stamina for frequent lifting and moving of patients and carrying supplies and equipment.
• Emotional and mental ability to perform effectively and efficiently under the daily pressure of stressful or emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent, developmentally appropriate, professional, and quality nursing care.
• Apply clinical nursing knowledge and skills and use the nursing process.
• Ensure the safety and comfort of patients and families according to legal, institutional, and professional standards.
• Assess and evaluate patients’ conditions, and use professional judgment to plan and provide comprehensive care.
• Integrate patient-related data from multiple sources into the plan of care and appraisal of the patient’s condition.
• Communicate with patients, family members, and medical staff in sensitive situations, and work cooperatively within the nursing team.
• Frequently lift and move patients and carry supplies and equipment.

Benefits

• Self-scheduling
• Bonus opportunities, including bonus shifts that can earn close to double-time pay
• 401(k) with a 50% match on up to 6% of contributions, with immediate eligibility for the match
• Shift differentials
• Annual merit increases
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Free on-site parking

What This Job Offers

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