RN, Pediatrics (4415)
Position Summary:
The RN, Pediatrics provides compassionate, developmentally appropriate nursing care to infants, children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of medical and surgical needs. This role conducts thorough assessments, monitors changes in clinical status, and delivers evidence-based nursing interventions to support stabilization, recovery, and family-centered care. Working collaboratively with pediatricians, specialists, therapists, and ancillary team members, the RN helps coordinate individualized care plans and promote continuity across the care experience. As part of a supportive, team-oriented pediatric environment, this position promotes safety, comfort, and positive health outcomes through clear communication, patient and family education, and attentive clinical practice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct age-appropriate assessments, monitor patient conditions, and evaluate responses to treatments and therapies.
- Administer medications, perform procedures, manage IV access, and carry out physician-ordered interventions safely and accurately.
- Provide education and emotional support to patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, care plans, and discharge instructions.
- Document assessments, interventions, and communication in the electronic health record according to regulatory and organizational standards.
- Collaborate with providers and care team members to coordinate care, participate in interdisciplinary rounds, and communicate patient needs.
- Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and respond promptly to changes in pediatric patient status or emergent conditions.