RN - Pediatric ICU

Job Summary

s a Registered Nurse - Pediatric, you will provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality nursing care to pediatric patients in inpatient and / or outpatient settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate, culturally competent care to pediatric patients (neonates, infants, children, adolescents) including assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing interventions.
• Monitor patient status, vital signs, and responses to treatments; promptly escalate concerns to the physician or pediatric team.
• dminister medications, IV therapy, fluids, phlebotomy, and treatments as ordered; ensure accurate documentation in the patient's electronic health record (EHR).
• ssist with IV insertion and phlebotomy; support conscious sedation procedures when required (per unit protocol).
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Promote patient and family engagement, provide emotional support and developmental-appropriate care and teaching.
• dhere to hospital policies and procedures including infection prevention, patient safety standards, regulatory compliance, and quality initiatives values : Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence).
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, other RNs, LPNs, allied health professionals, unit leadership and ancillary services to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes.
• Participate in rounds, handoffs, shift-to-shift communication, and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Contribute to the professional development of the nursing team by attending unit-based training, in-services, and maintaining required certifications / licensure.
• Serve as a role model for best nursing practices, advocate for patients, and uphold NYCHH's commitment to equity, access and quality care for all populations.

Required Skills & Experience

Required Skills & Experience

Required Education

Required Certifications & Licensure