RN - Pediatrics Registered Nurse
About The Position
As the only Pediatric inpatient unit in the Dubuque area, pediatric staff provide family centered care to pediatric patients up to the age of 18. This includes conducting physical assessments, monitoring and administration of medications, creating care plans and providing relevant patient education. Pediatric staff work closely with physicians, respiratory therapists and laboratory personnel to fulfill each patient’s plan of care. Pediatric staff will be cross-trained to the Level 2 NICU to take patients admitted to that unit, in addition to crosstraining to care for postpartum couplets. Opportunities to assist in the Emergency Department with pediatric patients as well, including assessments and cares.
Requirements
- Certified in NRP
- Certified in PALS
- Certified in BLS
- Mandatory reporter certification
Responsibilities
- Conducting physical assessments
- Monitoring and administration of medications
- Creating care plans
- Providing relevant patient education
- Working closely with physicians, respiratory therapists and laboratory personnel
- Cross-training to the Level 2 NICU
- Caring for postpartum couplets
- Assisting in the Emergency Department with pediatric patients
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
