Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics
Philadelphia, PA
TalentBurst, Inc
5x8 hrs, Days

Subspecialty Practice Nurse III
Hours per Week: 40
Shift: Between 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM
14 weeks
 

-Three (3) years pediatric experience.
-Basic use of patient facing technology such as: IV pumps, point of care devices, CR monitors.

Role Details:
Outpatient experience
Provide care for patients during clinic visits
Interact with patients and families throughout the care process
Coordinate follow-up appointments
Support the overall clinic workflow
No laboratory or IV responsibilities
Triage phone calls related to non-urgent clinical questions

Duties:
Job Summary:
-Practices at the level of a competent to proficient practitioner of nursing.
-Demonstrates competence in caring for patients with complex problems, as well as complying with the administrative policies and clinical protocols as outlined in the policy and procedure manuals.
-In addition, demonstrates clinical leadership skills through contribution to standards of care and division goals.
-Serves as a role model for other staff and a preceptor for new employees and participates in endeavors to increase nursing knowledge.
-Administratively responsible to the Manager and Nursing Director for nursing practice issues.
-Follows Nursing Process to deliver safe care: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
-Anticipates and synthesizes complex assessment data to best determine and influences total plan of care, pertinent data to be shared with care team, and tasks to be delegated.
-Collaborates with family, team members and other caregivers to coordinate all facets of patient care, planning with the multidisciplinary team.
-Manages care for complex patients and anticipates needs, delegating care as necessary to other team members.
-Identifies patient response, communicates changes to physicians, family and other team members and contributes to revised plan of care.
-Documentation reflects outcomes and appropriate revision of patient care provided and utilizes current hospital standards, policies and procedures.

Skills:
Required Skills & Experience:
-Three (3) years pediatric experience.
-Basic use of patient facing technology such as: IV pumps, point of care devices, CR monitors.
--Computer Competency:
-Basic use of a computer (mouse, keyboard, printer, USB ports).
-Basic use of Microsoft Office (Word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and Skype).
-Web browsing, intranet search, document access.
-Use of shared network file space.
-Basic use of patient facing technology. (e.g. IV pumps, point of care devices, CR monitors).
-Navigation and use of clinical communication systems.

Preferred Skills & Experience:
-N/A

Education:

Required Education: -Nursing diploma. Preferred Education: -BSN. Required Certifications & Licensure: -Registered Nursing License or active Temporary Practice Permit in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or State of New Jersey, depending on the assigned work location. -Can practice with a temporary practice permit for 6 months. -BLS Certification issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). -Active membership in a professional nursing organization. Preferred Certifications & Licensure: -N/A

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