Pediatric RN, Inpatient Svs

Shriners Hospitals for Children • Spokane, WA

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About The Position

The registered professional nurse (RN) coordinates nursing care, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. The RN supports professional nursing practice across settings and throughout the continuum of care to meet the needs of patients and families. The role follows the Shriners Hospitals for Children Professional Practice Model (FOCUSED) and the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, with accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients.

The RN provides leadership through precepting, formal and informal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts. The RN delegates patient care based on skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and resource availability. The position also involves communication, mentoring, teaching, and possible participation in committees or projects.

Requirements

• Current RN license in Washington.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Obtain PEAR, PALS, and ACLS within one year of employment, as required by the hospital.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Two years of acute care nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze assessment data to determine diagnoses and issues.
• Identify expected outcomes and develop care plans with strategies addressing health promotion and restoration, health maintenance, health-related problems, and alternatives for attaining expected outcomes.
• Implement the identified plan and coordinate care delivery.
• Use strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
• Integrate evidence and research findings into practice.
• Coordinate nursing care, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care.
• Plan, implement, evaluate, and communicate all phases of nursing care for assigned patients.
• Provide leadership through precepting, leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts.
• Delegate patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and resource availability.
• Mentor and teach; participate in committees or projects as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

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