Shifts

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the client’s medical needs and surroundings and may supply temporary relief (respite) for the child's primary caregiver.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Direct Child Care
• Parent/Child Education and Training
• Developmental Interventions
• Psychosocial Support
• Interdisciplinary Team
• Professionalism
• Policies and Procedures
• Environment and Safety
• Supervises work of LPN’s CNA/Techs responsible for the care of the children

Primary Registered Nurse (RN) Functions:

• Assumes a load of primary patients with special responsibility for: updates and revises protocol of care monthly or more often as needed; continuously supervises child’s progress and parent’s status to evaluate appropriateness of child’s care plan and makes revisions as necessary; and remains available to child’s family for consultation at all times.
• Supervises the maintenance of patient records, keeping them complete and accurate.
• Participates in orientation and assists with training of all nursing staff.
• Serves as a positive role model in providing guidance for LPN’s and nursing staff responsible to them. Serves as coach and resource.
• Thorough understanding and compliance with the standards for person centered caring; assist children to attain the highest level of growth and development.
• Maintains the security of the premises and reports unusual occurrences to proper authority.
• Deals effectively with families and communities in order to provide a positive image to the public.
• Learn, absorb and apply professional training, follow doctor’s orders, and maintain standards of care.
• Perceive differences in patient behavior and recognize symptoms and the ability to communicate effectively in writing, by telephone, and in personal contacts.
• Organize work procedures, assume responsibility, and tactfully supervise others.
• Manage LPN’s , CNA/Tech and serve as a role model.
• Effectively adhere to all established policies and guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Skills and Experience Requirements:

• Associate Degree in Nursing, or Diploma with two years of pediatric specialty care experience.
• Current, active license to practice in Florida
• Participates in continuing education so that she/he has knowledge of current trends and developments in nursing. Will obtain continuing education required for relicensure.
• IV experience.
• Annual Pediatric CPR certification
• Minimum of two years experience in general pediatrics with at least six months experience caring for medically or technologically dependent children.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Environment: Work is performed primarily in a Pediatric Extended Care Center with extensive patient contact. Due to the nature of the work, the aide may be exposed to bodily fluids and odors on an occasional basis.
• Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work with a patient; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 30 lbs); and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
• Vision: Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing: The Registered Nurse (RN) hear in a normal audio range, with or without correction.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Healthcare for Kids Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Pediatrics

Physical Setting:

• Clinic

Experience:

• Pediatric Nursing: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Required)
• RN License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Crestview, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person