Pediatric Registered Nurse

Pennant Group•Abilene, TX

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of an RN Case Manager. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Has three years nursing experience preferred. Pediatric Home Health experience is preferred.
Currently licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Texas.
Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
Ability to demonstrate assessment and skills in caring for a pediatric client for Pediatric RN Supervisor.
Knowledge or experience with gastric button feeding and care
Knowledge or experience with ventilators, tracheostomy and care.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric Home Health experience

Responsibilities

Furnishes services in accordance with agency policies
Prepares clinical and progress notes
Prepares equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic techniques as required
Assists the patient, parent, family in learning appropriate self-care techniques as required
Provides services within agency service area as scheduled
Informs the Pediatric RN Supervisor of changes in the patient’s condition, immediately
Counsels the patient, parent in meeting nursing and related needs
Participates in in-service programs
Receives orders from physician or his representative according to policy
Orientation of co-workers
Other assigned duties as desired by the DCS and Director of Pediatric Operations