What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Emergency Nurse position at Intermountain Health?
Job Overview
The role of a Pediatric Registered Nurse in the Emergency Room is multifaceted, requiring a blend of clinical expertise, communication skills, and emotional intelligence to provide exceptional patient care. At Intermountain Health, we are committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services to children and their families.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using evidence-based practices and the nursing process.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and ensure seamless transitions.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to provide informed care decisions.
Requirements
To excel in this role, you will need:
- A current RN license in the state of practice.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and colleagues.
Preferred Qualifications
We welcome applicants with:
- One or more years of RN experience.
- A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution.
Work Environment
This position requires:
- Ongoing ability to see and read information, labels, and assess patient needs.
- Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require verbal communication and hearing spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
- Manual dexterity to manipulate complex equipment with precision and accuracy, including frequent computer use and typing.
- Lifting, bending, and carrying supplies and equipment, including heavy items.
- Walking and assisting with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment.
