RN Will Train, Pediatrics

Cape Cod Healthcare•Hyannis, MA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing nursing care to pediatric patients. The role requires utilizing the nursing process, maintaining accurate patient records, and participating in quality improvement activities. The nurse will also be responsible for patient assessment, developing care plans, and communicating with other healthcare providers. Opportunities for professional development, committee participation, and representing the hospital in the community are also part of the role. Service excellence is expected in all interactions.

Requirements

Must read, write and communicate in English
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Basic Life Support Certification required
Completion of an approved de-escalation Certification Course within 90 days from hire (course offered within)
Successful passage of CCH’s Pharmacology exam
Minimum of 1-year current acute care RN experience required

Nice To Haves

BSN Preferred
Recent Pediatric experience within 2 years in an acute care facility
Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification preferred
Prior pediatric experience preferred

Responsibilities

Properly utilizes the nursing process in caring for patients by maintaining relevant, accurate and current patient records as evidenced by Nursing PI activities.
Provides documentation of assessment of the patient throughout the Hospital admission including physical, psychological, social dimensions and discharge plans. Summarizes assessment data and initiate plan of care with communication of pertinent data to allied patient care providers as evidenced by Nursing PI activities.
Understands, assumes, and demonstrates proficiency in the role of charge nurse.
Demonstrates proficiency in Computerized Nursing Informatics (information systems).
Assumes role of resource person regarding patient care, orientation and teaching staff.
Participates in at least four-unit staff meetings per year and attends mandatory education programs.
Participates in identification of the aspects of care for the patient, indicators used to monitor the quality and appropriateness of care, and the evaluation of that care. Adheres to safety, blood/body fluid policies and procedures.
Assesses personal learning development needs. Maintains documentation of current and ongoing professional development activities. Regularly up-dates knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the age of the patient served. Shows a willingness to participate on Nursing Committees.
Represents hospital in the community and within the hospital by maintaining confidentiality regarding patients and hospital matters and by presenting the hospital in a manner that will best market the services provided.
Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.
Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested his/her immediate supervisor.