RN - FACU

RN - FACU

Job Summary :

Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient / family / significant other’s needs and nursing care for patients. Provides growth and development assessment. Provides health educational needs for patients / family / significant others; LPN’s assist with providing education to patient / family / significant others; provides care under the direct supervision of a RN; manages patient care assignments; acts in a clinical leadership role for pediatrics; demonstrates professional / clinical competency; assists with patient care of all ages and performs other related duties; Performs a wide variety or patient care activities; is familiar with catheters, NG feeding tubes, ostomy, blood glucose, monitoring, oxygen therapy, wound therapy and IV therapy.

Education and Experience :

Diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing; current and valid license with the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation; previous pediatric nursing preferred; one year acute care nursing experience preferred; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Basic computer skills; good interpersonal communication skills; ability to work independently; ability to use proper body mechanics when lifting, pushing and pulling; motor coordination to work with equipment; ability to understand oral / written instructions and understanding of medical terminology.

REV : 5 / 12

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