Pediatric Liaison Nurse (AN1) - Emergency Department - Santa Monica

Description

The ANI Pediatric Liaison Nurse / Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator is responsible for assisting with clinical management and administrative coordination of the nursing unit.

The position is a combination of clinical (direct care) and administrative responsibilities.

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PEDIATRIC LIAISON NURSE / Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator

• Liaison with pediatric, hospital, and prehospital personnel both in-house and with outside organizations.
• Maintenance of communication loop between the organization and outside pediatric groups.
• Maintain familiarity with the latest EDAP standards and lead the department to meet and maintain these standards.
• Participation in EDAP survey application process and EDAP site survey visits.
• Participate in the development and promotion of pediatric emergency education for the emergency department staff.
• Participate in the development and delivery of pediatric-specific orientation for new staff.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of pediatric quality improvement programs.
• Maintenance of pediatric-specific certifications and EDAP required education as outlined in Los Angeles County standards.
• Maintains competency in pediatric emergency care.
• Promoting pediatric disaster preparedness for the ED and participating in hospital disaster-preparedness activities.
• Promoting patient and family education in illness and injury prevention.
• Working with clinical leadership to ensure the availability of pediatric equipment, medications, staffing, and other resources through the development and periodic review of ED standards, policies, and procedures.
• Participation in pediatric committees both in-house and in the community including meetings of Pediatric Liaison Nurses of Los Angeles County.

Assumption : Meets CN III JD / PE

Salary : $67.06 - $97.43 Hourly

Qualifications

• A current, valid California RN Nursing Licensure REQUIRED.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, PALS, and ACLS REQUIRED.
• Graduation from a registered BSN or MSN program must be verified upon hire.
• REQUIRED : Meets CN III JD / PE.
• Leading Abilities :
• Behaviors, actions, and language reflect conscious commitment to supporting unit, department, and hospital vision. Projects a calm, reassuring, and confident manner and promotes a cohesive team environment.
• Standards and Accountability Abilities :

Consistently achieves high standards in clinical duties and holds self to the same standards as others are held to. Makes decisions in the best interest of the patient.

Communication Abilities :

Effectively listens and communicates to peers both positive and constructive feedback. Able to admit fault and acknowledge others' positions without becoming defensive.

Planning and Decision-Making Abilities :

Consistently uses good judgment in making decisions. Consistently identifies opportunities to improve unit performance and takes action to implement ideas.

Relationship Building Abilities :

Develops rapport with patients and patients' families. Able to recognize (or bring attention to) peers' accomplishments.

Developing People Abilities :

Maintains a positive attitude towards the unit and work, helping to build the unit's positive reputation. Consistently models right behaviors.

• Skills in coaching and assisting staff in :
• developing a plan of care including setting goals, monitoring, and documenting progress.
• implementing interventions that are pertinent to goals established in the plan of care.
• evaluating the effectiveness of interventions toward the attainment of established goals and recognizing the need to reassess or reset goal parameters.

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