RN - 19499093

Hca Cjw Medical Center Chippenham Campus Va • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care in a 15-bed pediatric unit with patient ratios of 1:4 or 1:5. Unit support includes a unit secretary and per-diem nurse externs. The role may involve floating to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) to care for step-down patients, to Labor and Delivery Recovery/Post-Partum to care for healthy newborns, or providing adult care support as a technician. The unit has a pediatric clinical pharmacist and dedicated pediatric respiratory therapist, as well as ultrasound availability for peripheral IV placement and portable pulse oximetry. The unit is locked for enhanced security and uses pediatric security ID bands. A pediatric playroom is available for patients. New patient whiteboards were expected in September 2024.

The required uniform is navy blue scrubs; pediatric scrub tops are also permitted. The position requires a commitment to work every other weekend, with shift work described as Saturday/Sunday and P shift work Friday/Saturday. The job posting lists at least two years of pediatric nursing experience as required and notes that one to three years is preferred.

Requirements

• At least two years of pediatric nursing experience.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Clinical skills in head-to-toe assessment, IV placement, medication administration, respiratory support, nasogastric/gastric tube feeding, laboratory collection, and oxygen therapy device use, including nasal cannula and high-flow setup.
• Advanced skill in chest tube maintenance.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of pediatric nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to pediatric patients in a 15-bed unit with patient ratios of 1:4 or 1:5.
• Perform head-to-toe assessments, place IVs, administer medications, provide respiratory support, administer nasogastric/gastric tube feedings, collect laboratory samples, and use oxygen therapy devices including nasal cannula and high-flow setups.
• Perform blood transfusion administration, nasogastric tube placement, and IV placement.
• Maintain chest tubes.
• Float to the PICU to care for step-down patients when assigned.
• Provide care for healthy newborns in the Labor and Delivery Recovery/Post-Partum unit when assigned.
• Provide adult care support as a technician when needed.
• Work every other weekend.

What This Job Offers

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