Registered Nurse - Surgery Pediatrics

About the position

The Registered Nurse in Surgery Pediatrics provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization. This role involves implementing and monitoring patient care plans, communicating patient conditions, and coordinating care among various disciplines. The nurse will also assess and coordinate discharge planning needs, provide education to patients and families, and perform duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.

Responsibilities

• Implements and monitors patient care plans.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
• Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with patient/family and members of the healthcare team.
• Assesses learning needs of patient and family and provides education based on age, culture, and willingness to learn.
• Performs job duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or higher or Diploma in Nursing required upon hire.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing required within 5 years of employment in this position.
• RN - Licensed as a Registered Nurse. Eligible to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky required upon hire.
• BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 45 days of employment in this position.
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification required within 12 months of employment in this position.
• No experience required.