What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric RN, Inpatient Services position at Shriners Children's?
Company Overview
Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.
All employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a full-time or part-time status (40 hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans. Additional benefits available to full-time and part-time employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.
Job Overview
Are you looking for a new nursing opportunity where you can feel the difference you make in patients' lives? We have an opportunity for a Full-time Day Shift Pediatric Registered Nurse on our Inpatient Unit. This position will be scheduled for 12-hour shifts (7AM-7PM) and will have weekend and holiday assignments as well. Our Inpatient Services Unit consistently ranks in the highest percentiles for patient satisfaction, and your nursing expertise will contribute meaningfully to the lives of our pediatric orthopedic patients and their families. Additionally, you will be joining a stellar team of healthcare professionals made up of colleagues, orthopedic surgeons and leadership who are simply the best in their professions. Shriners Children's Greenville may be the best career decision you make this year. We can't wait to work with you!
Responsibilities
- The Pediatric RN is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care.
- The RN supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family.
- The RN will function within the Shriners Hospitals for Children Professional Practice Model (FOCUSED), which includes accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients.
- The ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice provide a basis for the practice of the RN.
- The RN provides leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts.
- The RN delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability and availability of resources.
- The RN possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and teaching; and may participate on committees or projects.