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- In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, educates patient and/or family,
- Provides episodic (outpatient) and inpatient (at designated units) pediatric nursing care where applicable.
- Administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health; coordinates care within hospital departments.
- Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department.
- Applies knowledge of contemporary Pediatric nursing practice and future innovations.
- Applies nursing practice to the care of pediatric patients that require nursing assessment and interdisciplinary team interventions.
- Models core cultural and safety behaviors to eliminate preventable harm, ensure worker safety and a safe, high quality experience of care.
- BSMH nurses are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model.
- Assigns patient care according to the nursing skill, knowledge, and scope of practice of staff.
- Orients, facilitates learning experience, and provides education (based upon quality improvement indicators, outcomes, and implementation) to nursing staff and others.
- Possesses clinical knowledge, skills, and competency to provide evidence-based patient care in accordance with the current standards of practice, policy and procedure,
- Performs comprehensive assessment of patient's clinical condition and psychosocial needs of the patient and their supportive resources.
- Safely and efficiently develops, implements, and prioritizes plan of care.
- Application of the nursing process in patient care delivery.
- Assesses patient's physical and emotional responses to treatment to evaluate effectiveness of intervention and patient outcomes; revises plan of care accordingly.
- Assists patient and family in coping with patient's illness.
- Collaborates with others in the delivery of coordinated patient care.
- Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
- Applies cultural diversity and inclusion principles when caring for patients and their support resources.
- Recognizes own limitations and seeks assistance and acquires information to perform safely.
- Advances personal and professional growth through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-services, and workshops.
- Exhibits professionalism through accountability for own and delegated actions.
- Integrates cost-effective measures into practice and models effective stewardship of available resources.
- Practices self-care and cultivates resilience in conflict and difficult circumstances.
- Protects the safety and privacy of all persons.
- Understanding and utilization of office and clinical technologies.
- Ability to communicate with patients in a manner they can understand considering their personal preferences.
- Compassionate, relationship-based approach to help find meaning in illness, suffering, pain, and existence.
- Remains calm, adaptive, and collective during an emergency.
- Teaching infant/pediatric care, discharge teaching, planning, and follow up.
- Understands the anatomical, physiological, developmental differences/stages of all ages.
- Advanced care management skills in caring for unstable, acute or chronically ill pediatric patient.
- Resuscitation and stabilization of the pediatric patient.
- Ability to recognize, understand, and communicate family dynamics and parent/child relationship.
- Age- and department-specific emergency and lifesaving equipment.
- Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
Registered Nurse - Lima, United States - Mercy Health
Description
Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit.
This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day.Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.
Check below to see if you have what is needed for this opportunity, and if so, make an application asap.
Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Pediatrics Registered Nurse (RN) addresses the care provided to health care consumers. The competent and proficient RN provides, coordinates, plans, and evaluates nursing care, and
supervises licensed and unlicensed associates in nursing care delivery within established nursing procedures, professional standards, and organizational mission/policies/philosophies. This
RN demonstrates the ability to care for patients in the outpatient and/or acute care pediatric setting as part of an interprofessional team focused on achieving the best individual pediatric
health and population outcomes.
Essential Job Functions
underlying chronic pediatric care condition(s) or specific care needs.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job.
other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
Current RN License in the state in which they are working or covered by compact (required)
BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain within 6 months of hire)
RN-BC Pediatric Nursing Certification (preferred)
CPN Certified Pediatric Nurse (preferred)
Education
Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)
Work Experience
1 year of RN experience (required)
Recent Medical/Surgical, NICU, Pediatric, OB, ED or critical care experience (preferred)
Training
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)
Skills
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
May be required to use physical restraints
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials*May have periods of constant interruptions
Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.): 34-66%
Lifting/Carrying lbs %
Push/Pull (0-50 lbs %
Push/Pull lbs %
Stoop/Kneel 1-33%
Crawling 1-33%
Climbing 1-33%
Balance 1-33%
Bending 34-66%
Sitting 34-66%
Walking 34-66%
Standing 34-66%
Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
Maneuver weight of patients
Hear alarms/telephone
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity - far
Acuity - near
Depth perception
Use of Latex products
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
Gaseous risk exposure
Patient Population
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate
information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
Infant (1-12 months)
Pediatrics (1-12 years)
Adolescents years)
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.