Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics

Title/Unit:
Registered Nurse / RN - Pediatrics / Peds

Shift/Schedule:
PRN Days & Nights

Job Summary:
The Pediatric RN provides, assists and supervises direct nursing care to patients, in accordance with physicians' orders, recognized nursing techniques, procedures, established standards and administrative policies.  Utilizes the nursing process in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.

The registered professional nurse is responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of his/her assigned patients.  He/She is also responsible for the supervision of assigned personnel.  The position requires intimate knowledge of both department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to the delivery of nursing care.  Interpretive skills, frequent interactive and consultative associations, along with management and supervisory skills are inherent in the position.  The ability to retrieve, communicate, or otherwise present information in a written, auditory, or visual fashion is essential.  The primary method to express or exchange ideas is through the spoken word.  Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills are required for this position.

Requirements:

         Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

         One year nursing experience preferred

         Current TN Nursing License

         Current BLS and PALS

         One year Peds experience preferred

*Not accepting vendor candidates for this position.






Category: NURSE: PEDIATRICS