Pediatric Registered Nurse (PD Night RN) - Long Term Care

Job Title: PD RN

Location: Mountainside (MTN)

Department Name: Long Term Care

Req #: 0000214438

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $53.21 - $53.21 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

As a pediatric RN, you will provide rehabilitative nursing care for pediatric patients and their families in an inpatient facility.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduate of National League of Nursing Accredited School of Nursing
• NJ RN license
• AHA BLS Provider
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate with others

Preferred:

• BSN degree
• 6 months nursing experience
• Pediatric and/or rehabilitative nursing experience

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• NJ RN license
• AHA BLS Provider

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem
• Night Shift

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates evidence of use of the nursing process within time frames defined by the hospital and departmental policy
• Recognizes and accurately identifies patient and family healthcare needs
• Plans, implements and evaluates pediatric rehab plans for patients with a variety of problems
• Begins to plan and implement pediatric rehabilitation rationales
• Implements appropriate and individualized patient and family education within time frames defined by hospital and departmental policy
• Begins planning and implementing patient and family education
• Understands the importance of the interdisciplinary process
• Functions as a rehab nurse in a team structure
• Promotes continuity of nursing care and interdisciplinary interventions
• Incorporates LPNs and nursing assistants into attainment of short-term goals and delegates appropriately
• Recognizes and respects patient|family rights in a culturally and religiously sensitive environment of care
• Requests guidance from CNII, III, and other resources when appropriate
• Supports hospital's policies and procedures
• Consistently appraises clinical performance and learning needs through self-evaluation
• Exhibits consistent professional behavior and is accountable for actions with regard to professional issues
• Guides, assists and serves as a role model for, LPNs, nurse externs, nursing assistants, nursing students and new staff
• Assumes the role of relief charge nurse
• Keeps nursing supervisor informed of patient needs and problems
• Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at anytime with or without notice.