Job Summary

As a Registered Nurse/Clinical II in Pediatrics, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, family-centered care to pediatric patients. Your responsibilities will include:

• Patient Care Coordination: Deliver developmentally appropriate care and education to pediatric patients and their families in a supportive and therapeutic environment.
• Communication: Maintain professional communication with physicians, families, and the healthcare team using SBAR to ensure collaborative care.
• Confidentiality: Adhere to HIPAA and VPH policies to protect patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Cross-training: Float to assigned pediatric care areas per hospital policy.
• Documentation: Use electronic health records to document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in a timely and accurate manner.
• Care Evaluation: Collaborate with physicians and mentors to evaluate and adjust care plans based on the unique needs of each pediatric patient.
• Infection Control: Follow infection prevention standards, including pediatric-specific precautions.
• Medication Administration: Administer age-appropriate medications in accordance with hospital policy and safety protocols.
• Nursing Process: Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care in a pediatric setting.
• Patient Advocacy: Serve as a voice for pediatric patients and their families, ensuring compassionate care and support.
• Discharge Planning: Provide family-centered discharge teaching and coordinate safe, effective transitions of care.
• Patient Satisfaction: Foster trust with families and children through communication, empathy, and timely care.
• Patient Throughput: Support efficient admissions, transfers, and discharges in collaboration with the care team.
• Quality Improvement: Contribute to performance improvement efforts in the pediatric unit.
• Professional Image: Demonstrate professionalism in appearance, behavior, and communication.

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year of recent nursing experience, preferably in a pediatric acute care setting.

Education

ADN required; BSN required if hired after May 2016.

Licensure/Certification

• Current licensure with the California Board of Registered Nursing
• BLS Certification
• PALS Certification (required)
• NRP Certification (required within 30 days of hire)

Specific Responsibilities:

• Communication: Use SBAR format to communicate with the healthcare team and families.
• Confidentiality: Maintain patient privacy and follow HIPAA/VPH guidelines.
• Cross-training: Train in other pediatric areas as needed.
• Documentation: Use technology for efficient and complete documentation.
• Care Evaluation: Regularly assess and update care plans based on clinical findings.
• Infection Control: Adhere to infection control guidelines to ensure patient safety.
• Medication Administration: Administer medications and monitor for side effects or adverse reactions.
• Nursing Process: Conduct comprehensive pediatric assessments and provide evidence-based care.
• Patient Advocacy: Protect and promote the rights and well-being of pediatric patients.
• Discharge Process: Educate families on post-discharge care and ensure a safe transition home.
• Patient Satisfaction: Provide timely, kind, and respectful care to patients and families.
• Patient Throughput: Support unit flow and timely patient movement.
• PI/Evidence-Based Practice: Participate in initiatives to improve quality of care.
• Professional Image: Demonstrate a polished and professional presence at all times.
• Essential Job Functions: Must be able to perform the core duties and physical requirements of the role.

Salary Range: $57.28 to $76.15