Pediatrics Registered Nurse (Rn) - North Versailles, Pennsylvania

Healthcare for Kids Inc. provides Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) 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

• 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.
• Perceive differences in patient behavior and recognize signs and symptoms with the ability to communicate effectively in writing, by telephone, and in personal contact.
• Organize work procedures, assume responsibility, and tactfully oversee others.
• Willingness to perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Skills and Experience Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing, or Diploma with preferred one year of pediatric specialty care experience.
• Current, active RN Licensure
• Participates in continuing education so that she/he has knowledge of current trends and developments in nursing as required for re-licensure.
• IV experience.
• CPR

Job Type: Full-time

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person