Pediatrics (RN)

Critical Access: Adult Med Surg- Peds Med Surg. Must be able to care for both adult and pediatric patients. Must have 1-2 years of

• Care of patients with diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, kidney & liver
• disease, sepsis, developmental delays in children, respiratory illness in both adults and
• pediatric patients.
• Must have knowledge of medical administration of both adults and pediatric patients,
• IVACs, cardiac monitors, phototherapy for newborns, knowledge of PICC lines, high flow
• oxygen delivery for both adults and pediatric patients.
• Develops individualized patient care plans or participates in patient care planning, which
• involves the assessment and evaluation of patient needs, a determination of the nursing
• procedures and practices to be included; and periodic evaluation of plans to ensure that
• intended results are being achieved.
• Interviews patients and family members and consult with attending physicians and other
• staff members to determine and evaluate the kind of health and physical care needed.
• Reviews and interprets findings to distinguish between normal and abnormal conditions.
• Observes and documents patient's conditions, changes, and reactions to medications and
• medical treatment
• In the event of an emergency, i.e. code blue/Rapid Response Team (RRT), follows
• algorithms and procedures per established American Heart Association (AHA) and SSU
• policy. This position includes employer-paid health insurance and a $75.00 uniform reimbursement