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Staff RN - Pediatrics FT DAYS at Torrance… · Torrance

Mid LevelOn-siteTorrance, CA$48.66–$78.11/hr

Skills

pediatric nursingrespiratory caremechanical ventilationcentral line caremedication administrationpatient safety protocolscommunicationcritical thinkingattention to detailinterpersonal skills

Job Description

The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population as it relates to the care setting. Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures standards and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit.

Core Competencies

Adheres to infection prevention guidelines
Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care
Assesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial status
Communicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of care
Complies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals
Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals
Interprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process
Maintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the profession
Participates in activities in alignment with the Magnet Model
Participates in organizational activities
Participates in Peer Review
Participates in professional development activities
Performs as a preceptor in an active and engaged manner
Provides age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundles
Provides patient and family education throughout the care of patient
Uses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan according to patient needs
Utilizes resources in an economical manner
Utilizes safe administration of medications
Utilizes Safe Patient Handling

Department Specific Competencies

Demonstrates competency in providing health care services in own job description for Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults and Geriatrics.
Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development in unit population.
Implements interventions that support developmental stage for pediatric patient e.g doesnt give choices to young child when there are none, involves adolescent in decision making.
Performs all clinical procedures for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients per department policies, as assigned.
Sees newly admitted pediatric patients to determine childs perceptions related to his/her illness and hospitalization.
Administers respiratory care as prescribed by physicians for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, as assigned, including, but not limited to, metered dose inhalers, hand held nebulizers, various oxygen therapy devices, chest physiotherapy, nasal, oral, and tracheal suctioning, mechanical ventilation set-up and maintenance, stabilizing and maintaining artifical airways, and instructing patients in effective cough and breathing techniques.
Identifies the nutritional needs of various age groups (pediatrics, adults, geriatrics) and recommends appropriate nutrition intervention specific to those age groups.
Implements infant abduction prevention and responds accordingly. Utilizes identification system for mother and baby.
Performs central line care as outlined in hospital policy and procedure.
Implements universal protocol for unit population.
Participates in mock code. Demonstrates knowledge and skill in responding to pediatric emergencies.
Patient/Family Involvement - Facilitates family/patient participation in the emotional and physical care of the patient
Identifies high-risk, dependent child relationships and takes actions to prevent possible or further infliction of physical, sexual, or emotional harm or neglect of basic necessities of life
Ensures safety of infant and child- activates security system on admission, ensures teaches parent positioning and use of crib rails.

Education
Degree
College Diploma

Experience
Number of Years Experience
1

License / Certification Requirements
Registered Nurse License
BCLS or ACLS Certification
PALS certification within 3 months of hire
Compensation Range$48.66 - $78.11 / Hour