Role Overview
Provides direct patient care in a pediatric hospital setting, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care within established standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
- Ensures patient safety, quality standards, regulatory compliance, and participates in professional development activities.
- Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans with collaborative input, communicating effectively across care teams.
- Uses critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and cultural considerations.
Qualifications & Skills
- Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Current RN licensure.
- 1+ year of Operating Room nursing experience preferred; neuro experience is a plus.
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills.
Additional Requirements
- Ability to work safely and maintain alertness in a safety-sensitive role.
- Experience in pediatric or neuro nursing is desirable.