Experienced Registered Nurse, Pediatric Acute Care (Peds RN)

St. Luke's University Health Network • Sellersville, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

St. Luke’s is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to provide specialized care for pediatric patients in acute care settings at the Bethlehem Campus or Grand View Campus in Sellersville. The department cares for pediatric patients requiring GI, endocrine, trauma, renal and other services. Nurses work as part of a comprehensive multidisciplinary team, with a patient-centered approach and a focus on clinical excellence and patient safety.

A unique Pediatric Float Pool opportunity at the Bethlehem Campus may support Pediatric Acute Care, the Pediatric ICU and the Children’s Emergency Department as needed to maintain appropriate staffing. This float role requires at least one year of inpatient pediatric experience. Openings and shifts vary by campus availability; applicants are encouraged to speak with a recruiter about current openings. Full-time positions are 36 or 40 hours per week, and part-time positions are less than 36 hours per week. Holiday and weekend requirements follow unit and company policies.

All areas provide individualized orientation. The role requires a current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license and successful completion of BLS. The position includes substantial standing and walking, lifting and moving objects and patients, and the ability to meet specified sensory requirements.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with a current license to practice in Pennsylvania.
• At least one year of nursing experience.
• Successful completion of BLS.
• Competency in assessment, treatment, growth and development, and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
• Ability to meet the stated physical and sensory requirements, including lifting, carrying, pushing and transporting patients, and specified vision, hearing and touch abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric, medical-surgical or inpatient acute-setting experience is preferred.
• At least one year of inpatient pediatric experience is required for the Bethlehem Campus Pediatric Float Pool opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care for pediatric patients as part of a comprehensive multidisciplinary team, using a patient-centered approach and prioritizing clinical excellence and patient safety.
• Work cooperatively with ancillary, nursing and other patient-team personnel to maintain standards for professional nursing practice.
• Maintain confidentiality of materials handled within the Network or entity and ensure proper release of information.
• Demonstrate the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with internal and external customers.
• Comply with Network and departmental attendance and dress-code policies.
• Demonstrate competency in patient assessment, range of treatment, growth and development knowledge, and age-appropriate communication.

What This Job Offers

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