JOB SUMMARY
- The Pediatrics Staff Nurse is responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of the patients on his/her assigned unit during a given tour of duty.
- Providing optimal, safe, and effective nursing care to the assigned patient population utilizing the nursing process, hospital policies and procedures, and professional nursing standards.
- Demonstrating critical thinking, scientific judgment and leadership in the daily planning of patient care.
- SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Staff Nurse may be assigned as a team leader/charge nurse in which case he/she is responsible for the direction and supervision of personnel assigned to his/her tour of duty.
EDUCATION
- Graduate of school of nursing.
- Initial and continuing education as listed in educational guidelines.
LICENSURE
- Currently licensed in the State of West Virginia.
EXPERIENCE
- Previous experience may be required in specialty areas.
- Prefer one year of medical/surgical/nursing experience.
- Previous pediatric experience is required.
CERTIFICATION
- Heart Code BLS validation within 60 days of hire with revalidation per AHA guidelines.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification will be obtained within 6 months of employment and recertified every 2 years.
- STABLE program completion preferred within initial year of hire based upon course availability, no recertification requirement needed.
COMPUTER/TYPING/MATH SKILLS
- Must be or become familiar with the hospital computer system.
- Minimal typing skills required.
JOB SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
- Must possess good oral communication skills.
- Must be able to communicate with all hospital contacts both on the telephone and directly.
- All staff will be responsible to care for pediatric patients; to include NAS (neonatal abstinence syndrome) population.
- The nurse will perform specialized care for the patient in multiple settings and assist the physician with procedures as needed.
- They will precept new staff and students assigned to the unit.
- This nurse will also be a resource person to the Emergency Department when unit needs assistance with a pediatric patient admitted to their unit.
HOURS OF WORK
- Must be able to work scheduled hours as dictated by business needs including flexing up and down to volume demand.
- On call time may be required per unit needs.
POPULATION SERVED
- Neonate (0 to 1 Month)
- Pediatric Infant (1 Month to 12 Months)
- Pediatric Child (1 Year to 12 Years)
- Adolescent (13 Years to 17 Years)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Exposure is Rare, Frequent, Continual or Not Applicable
- Toxic/Caustic Chemicals or Detergents - Rare
- Extreme Conditions, Hot or Cold - Rare
- Dust/Fumes/Gasses - Rare
- Moving Mechanical Parts - Frequent
- Potential Electric Shock - Rare
- X-Ray or Other Electromagnetic Energy - Rare
- High Pitched Noises - Frequent
- Needles or Other Sharp Objects - Frequent
- Blood or Body Fluids Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) - Frequent
- Communicable Disease (Tuberculosis, Meningitis, etc) - Frequent
- Unprotected Heights - Rare
- CRT (Computer) Monitor - Continual
- Frequent Repetitive Motions - Frequent
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
- Use is Rare, Frequent, Continual, or Not Required
- Respirator; Breathing Equipment - Rare
- Eye Protection - Rare
- Head Covering - Rare
- Hearing Protection - Rare
- Hand Protection - Frequent
- Body Protection - Frequent
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
- Initial and continuing education, including OSHA/Universal Precautions as listed in the Education Guidelines will be provided to all employees.
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