Staff Nurse, Pediatrics

University Hospital, Newark NJ • Newark, NJ

18h • $47 - $66

About The Position

The Staff Nurse is accountable for the care activities, safety, and goal achievement of assigned pediatric patients. The nurse assesses, diagnoses, plans, and intervenes in actual or potential health problems, then evaluates patients’ responses to care. The role includes patient education and discharge planning, with emphasis on mobilizing patients and preventing skin breakdown and falls through appropriate interventions.

As a member of a designated care team, the Registered Professional Nurse collaborates with, coordinates, and guides team members in planning care in a safe environment and achieving patient care goals according to patients’ and families’ developmental stages and cultural expectations. Competent practice is demonstrated through patient and family goal achievement and satisfaction, and care and services that are thoroughly documented in accordance with applicable professional standards, accreditation standards, patient- and family-centered principles, Department of Health standards, and University Hospital policies and procedures. The nurse exemplifies the behavioral expectations for this role as a licensed professional and member of an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• New Jersey State Registered Professional Nurse license and registration.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification.
• PALS certification.
• Ability to employ problem-solving techniques and critical thinking.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift and move patients with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to organize care and activities for multiple patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide and oversee care activities, safety, and goal achievement for assigned patients.
• Assess, diagnose, plan, and intervene in actual or potential health problems, and evaluate patient responses to care.
• Provide patient education and participate in discharge planning.
• Mobilize patients and take appropriate measures to prevent skin breakdown and falls.
• Collaborate with, coordinate, and guide care team members in planning and delivering safe care.
• Work toward patient care goals in accordance with patient and family developmental stages and cultural expectations.
• Document care and services thoroughly in accordance with applicable standards, principles, and policies.
• Demonstrate the behavioral expectations of a licensed professional and interdisciplinary team member.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree