Pediatric Registered Nurse

Easterseals Bluegrass, Lexington, KY is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) program. If you are interested in making a positive impact on the lives of children in a fun, interactive learning environment, working closely with teachers, designed with children of all abilities in mind while providing care and medical oversight for the children in the program, this position is for you!

Hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. The hours for this position will be scheduled within operating hours. This is a full time, 40-hour position with benefits and no nights or weekends.

Within the modality for the delivery of nursing care, the Registered Nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for planning, providing and evaluating comprehensive, client-centered care. The RN also plans to meet each client’s physical and psychological needs (i.e. maintaining health, recovering from disease or injury, and/or coping with their effects); plus is expected to incorporate new nursing knowledge into practice.

SPECIFICATIONS:

· Education - Graduate of an accredited program of nursing. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Kentucky pursuant to KRS 314.041.

· Experience - Minimum two (2) years of satisfactory work experience as a Registered Nurse required. Clinical experience with medically fragile children in a pediatric setting, including Trach and vent experience, preferred.

- Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.

- Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with clients, families, and professionals.

- Must have valid driver's license for the state of Kentucky and qualify for insurance guidelines of the agency for driving agency vehicles.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person