What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Inpatient (Children's Unit Full Time/Nights) position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Nursing
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9
- Department: Children's Unit- BE
- Shift: 6:45PM - 7:15AM/Nights
- Job ID: 159621
Children's Unit - Bettendorf, IA
RN Inpatient
Full Time - 0.9FTE
Night Shift - 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM
Why UnityPoint Health?
- Commitment to our Team – For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
- Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
- Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Responsibilities
- Provide Patient-Centered Pediatric Care: Assess and address the unique physical, emotional, and developmental needs of pediatric patients and their families. Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, utilizing specialized knowledge and clinical skills appropriate for the pediatric population.
- Educate and Support Families: Deliver age-appropriate education to pediatric patients and their families, including instructions for care, medications, and follow-up needs. Adapt teaching methods to the family's cultural background, readiness to learn, and level of understanding.
- Ensure Pediatric Safety and Compliance: Prioritize safety by adhering to infection prevention protocols, monitoring for signs of distress or complications, and responding promptly to pediatric emergencies. Maintain compliance with pediatric-specific regulatory standards and best practices in a hospital setting.
Education:
- Diploma from an RN program
- Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in primary state.
- Must apply within 90 days for licensure in secondary state.
- Must possess maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Must obtain maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
