RN - Registered Nurse - Pediatrics

Elderwood•Point Pleasant, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Pediatric Specialty Care in Point Pleasant, Pennsylvania, is seeking Registered Nurses to provide skilled, relationship-centered nursing care to medically fragile and technology-dependent children and young adults in a pediatric long-term care environment. Nurses care for residents with complex medical, physical, psychosocial, and developmental needs, and work collaboratively with providers, families, and interdisciplinary team members. The role offers night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. in 12-hour shifts, with a $5.00-per-hour night-shift differential. Regularly scheduled positions require working every other weekend; a weekend-only scheduling option is also available. Day-shift opportunities may also be available from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eligible team members may receive medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k), paid time off, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, mentorship and clinical training, and supportive nurse-to-patient ratios. Orientation includes three weeks of training.

Requirements

Hold an active Registered Nurse credential in Pennsylvania or an applicable multistate license or qualifying multistate Nurse Licensure Compact license; Ohio and West Virginia licenses are included.
Have current, valid BLS/CPR and First Aid certification.
Meet the qualifications of a Child Care Supervisor described in 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3800.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Be able to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or more advanced level.
Be prepared to provide attentive, sound, and individualized care to medically complex children and young adults.

Nice To Haves

NICU or step-down NICU experience is strongly valued.
Training and work experience in a pediatric setting are preferred.
Experience caring for medically fragile or technology-dependent children is welcomed.
Recent graduates with relevant high-acuity clinical training are encouraged to apply; nurses new to pediatric long-term care may be considered based on clinical preparation and relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care based on each resident’s medical, physical, psychosocial, and developmental needs.
Assess resident conditions and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in a resident’s condition.
Carry out treatments and clinical interventions in accordance with established nursing practices and organizational procedures.
Communicate effectively with providers, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
Help coordinate consistent, resident-centered care across shifts and disciplines.
Guide and monitor non-licensed care team members within the RN’s assigned scope.
Support clinical quality, resident safety, and regulatory compliance.