Pediatric ER RN
Palo Alto, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Emergency Room Pediatric (ER PEDS) in the healthcare industry. This position involves providing specialized nursing care to pediatric patients in an emergency setting. The role focuses on delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care within the scope of practice defined by regulatory standards and hospital policies.

Job Details

• Position Description: The Clinical Nurse (CN) is an RN who provides hands-on care to patients, practicing in an evidence-based manner, within the Scope of Practice of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. Within that role, the CN performs all steps of the nursing process, including assessing patients; interpreting data; planning, implementing, and evaluating care; coordinating care with other providers; and teaching the patient and family the knowledge and skills needed to manage their care and prevent complications. The CN partners with the patient's family wherever possible, considering all aspects of care, to deliver family centered care. As a professional, monitors the quality of nursing care provided. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for his/her own professional development, including licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and maintaining current knowledge regarding the assigned patient population. As a member of the nursing profession, the Clinical Nurse contributes to the profession of nursing through such activities as teaching others, sharing expertise in unit or hospital settings.
• Creates and maintains a climate conducive to healing through being present to the patient and family, identifying and managing discomforts; providing emotional support and information; guiding the patient and family through phases of illness and recovery/passage to death and in accordance with the patient's goals and culture.
• Mobilizes the patient's strengths and abilities towards participation in recovery and control over plan of care.
• Obtains accurate and relevant assessment data and interprets the data as normal vs abnormal. Determines nursing diagnosis. Monitors and evaluates data as frequently as needed based on stability.
• Collaborates with the patient, family, and members of the healthcare team to develop an individualized plan of care. Implements nursing and medical interventions safely. Assesses the effectiveness of interventions and monitors the patient for adverse responses and side effects.
• Assesses a patient's and family's learning needs and readiness to learn. Teaches needed information for self-care and illness prevention. Adjusts information and expectations based on responses from patient, developmental levels, physiological and psychological condition, and cultural variations.
• Teaches other staff members both incidentally and/or through formal roles such as preceptor or super-user.
• Ability to rapidly grasp problem situations and respond quickly and appropriately. Identifies the need for and activates emergency protocols.
• Monitors own practices and assists in monitoring others for practices related to patient and employee safety and compliance to standards and policies. Looks for opportunities for continual improvement in patient care and the work environment.
• Contributes to team building through participation in unit programs and meetings; contributes to positive morale, using constructive and effective conflict resolution skills.
• Learns and utilizes available technology for communication, documentation, and locating information regarding clinical situations, diagnosis, and treatments.
• Contributes to the knowledge and skill of other nursing staff through activities such as formal or informal teaching, participation in Shared Governance groups, professional publications, and presentations.
• Attains knowledge and competence reflecting current nursing practice. Demonstrates com