FT/PT Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) - Baton Rouge

**$5,000 Sign-on Bonus: Get rewarded for joining our team and receive:

• $1,000 after 30 days,
• $1,500 after 3 months, and
• $2,500 after 6 months.

**Applicable for Full-time RNs

Healthcare for Kids Inc. provides Pediatric Day Health Care (PDHC) services for medically-fragile children while receiving ongoing care that cannot easily be provided due to family and friends scheduling limitations. Why will you LOVE working for us….We provide an environment where you are encouraged to grow and advance professionally with a healthy work/life balance! You are our biggest asset, and we believe in rewarding and recognizing the work you perform and the medical care you provide our children in our centers.

Take a look at what we offer:

• Relocation Package
• With increased and competitive rates
• Flexible Scheduling
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
• Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid CEU's/CPR
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Supportive Leadership Team

Primary Responsibilities:

• Direct Child Care with Medically-fragile children ranging from infancy to teen pediatrics
• Parent/Child Education and Training
• Developmental Interventions
• Psychosocial Support
• Professionalism and Patience
• Adherence to Policies and Procedures
• Environment and Safety
• Oversee team of LPN’s CNA/Techs

Primary Registered Nurse (RN) Functions:

• Assumes a load of primary patients with special responsibility for: updates and revises protocol of care monthly or more often as needed; continuously supervises child’s progress and parent’s status to evaluate appropriateness of child’s care plan and makes revisions as necessary; and remains available to child’s family for consultation.
• Oversee the maintenance of patient records for completion and accuracy.
• Assists the Clinical Lead with orientation and training of nursing staff.
• Serves as a positive role model by providing guidance for nursing staff.
• Thorough understanding and compliance with the standards for person-centered care by assisting children to attain the highest level of growth and development.
• Maintains the security of the premises and reports unusual occurrences to proper authority.
• Learn, absorb and apply professional training, follow doctor’s orders, and maintain standards of care.

Education, Skills and Experience Requirements:

• Associate Degree in Nursing, or Diploma with a minimum of 1 or more years' experience with 6 months of pediatric specialty care experience for medically fragile and complex children.
• Current, active license to practice as an RN in the State of Louisiana or a compact license
• Current CPR certification required

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Environment: Work is performed primarily in a PDHC setting with extensive patient contact. Due to the nature of the work, you may be exposed to bodily fluids and odors on an occasional basis.
• Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work with a patient; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 30 lbs); and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
• Vision: Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing: Normal audio range, with or without correction.