Pediatric RN ($53/hour)

Pediatric RN
RN - Clinic / Ambulatory
Department:Clinical Support Department
Pay: $50-53/hr (DOE)
Shift: M-F.8:00 am - 4:30 pm (includes a 30 min break), 40 hours per week

Requirements: 2 Years of Peds, MS/Tele Exp + STRONG Travel Experience; Ambulatroy experience preferred, Epic and MyChart Exp required, CT Nursing license
Floating departments / clinics. Hartford mostly- [General Surgery, Nephrology, Heme Onc (Maybe] but may be floated to Farmington clinic (weekly schedule)
Qualifications:
- EPIC experience
- CT RN license
- BLS/CPR for Healthcare Providers from Heart American Heart Association only
Summary: Provides general or specialized nursing care to patients in ambulatory setting or clinical practice. Provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the standards of practice of a professional nurse, hospital's policies and procedures and State and federal regulations.

Reports to Nurse Manager
Role Responsibilities:

• Prioritizes, plans, provides direct family-centered care to patients within area of service throughout the continuum of care utilizing time and resources effectively and efficiently. Facilitates the flow of patients within the clinical practice.
• Partners with child and family in evaluating outcomes. Monitors, trends and evaluates child/family responses to treatment throughout scope of service.
• Provides appropriate education to patient/family regarding all aspects of care, including telephone advice, based upon established protocols. Serves as advocate for parents and families.
• Clearly documents all pertinent aspects of care, including: a plan of care; a regular summary of patient status and family adjustment; unexpected events of changes in patient condition; medications; and monitoring of vital signs, etc. Complies with CCMC policies regarding appropriate documentation.
• Delegates aspects of care to peers and ancillary personnel to meet needs. Serves as a resource to staff within area of expertise. Networks with healthcare team by documenting and communicating comprehensive data including complex child/family needs to provide continuity.
• Provides psychosocial support for patient, family and peers to promote healthier patient/family/team outcomes. Follows "Comfort Central" as the guiding principle in the assessment and treatment of pain, as outlined in the management of pain policy.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the age-related differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific populations from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families.
• Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the Connecticut Children's Standards.
Education and Experience
• Must possess a degree from an accredited nursing program for registered nurses. BSN preferred.
Certifications
• Current State of Connecticut Registered Nurse licensure required and maintained thereafter.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR in adult, child infant is required upon hire and maintained thereafter.
Specialty licensure/certification may be required, as specified by department