Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Care Pediatrics

KurzSolutions•Washington, DC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a hospital work setting, where you will be providing care to the highest level of care for premature and ill newborns, as designated by The American Academy of Pediatrics in a level 1 Trauma Center and is a teaching hospital. Total staffed beds are 323 inpatient beds - 70 of them dedicated to Neonatal ICU.

Requirements

A minimum of 3 years' experience as a registered nurse.
An ASN degree from an Accredited Nursing School Program
Must have an active, unrestricted, and free of disciplinary action license as a nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States.
Must have a current certification in Basic Life Support.

Nice To Haves

a Bachelor of Science (BSN) degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

The RN provides patient education to the parents/caregivers of pediatric patients.
Carry out physician orders; administer medications, oxygen, and a variety of treatments.
Manage therapeutic devices such as respiratory and electrocardiograph machines and other medical equipment and supplies.
Measure and assess vital signs, height, weight, and neurological status, visual acuity, and hearing.
Screen patients for alcohol dependence, depression, etc.
Collaborate and coordinate patient care with other healthcare providers.
Assign and direct the patient care provided by ancillary nursing staff.
The RN performs quality control for capillary blood glucose monitoring checks, fridge temperature checks, etc.
Collect or assist in the collection of lab specimens where applicable.
Recognize life-threatening emergencies and initiate and maintain resuscitation measures and other emergency procedures as appropriate to the situation.
Recognize adverse reactions to medications, treatments, and procedures and initiate interventions as appropriate to the situation.
The RN answers and screens telephone calls, takes off and initiates medical orders.