RN Will Train, Pediatrics

Cape Cod Healthcare•Hyannis, MA

About The Position

The RN Will Train, Pediatrics position provides nursing care to pediatric patients in an acute care hospital setting. The nurse uses the nursing process, maintains accurate and current patient records, assesses patients throughout their hospital admission, and initiates and communicates plans of care to relevant providers. The role also includes charge nurse responsibilities, use of computerized nursing information systems, staff support and teaching, participation in quality evaluation and professional development, and service to patients, families, visitors, volunteers, and coworkers. For the Transition to Pediatric Nursing pathway, candidates must have at least one year of current acute care RN experience; prior pediatric experience is preferred. The posting also lists a separate qualification of recent pediatric experience within the past two years in an acute care facility.

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; the transition pathway requires maintaining certification.
Successfully pass CCH’s Pharmacology exam.
Complete an approved de-escalation certification course within 90 days of hire; the posting notes that the course is offered within.
Recent pediatric experience within two years in an acute care facility.
For the Transition to Pediatric Nursing pathway, at least one year of current acute care RN experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification preferred.
Prior pediatric experience preferred for the Transition to Pediatric Nursing pathway.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process in patient care and maintain relevant, accurate, and current patient records.
Document assessments throughout the hospital admission, covering physical, psychological, and social dimensions, as well as discharge plans.
Summarize assessment data and initiate a plan of care, communicating pertinent information to allied patient care providers.
Understand, assume, and demonstrate proficiency in the charge nurse role.
Demonstrate proficiency in computerized nursing informatics and information systems.
Serve as a resource for patient care, orientation, and staff teaching.
Participate in at least four unit staff meetings per year and attend mandatory education programs.
Participate in identifying patient care aspects, quality and appropriateness indicators, and evaluating care.
Follow safety and blood/body fluid policies and procedures.
Assess personal learning and development needs, document ongoing professional development, and update knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the ages of patients served.
Show willingness to participate on Nursing Committees.
Represent the hospital in the community and within the hospital, maintain confidentiality, and present hospital services appropriately.
Provide service excellence to patients, family members, visitors, volunteers, and coworkers.
Perform other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested by the immediate supervisor.