Pediatric Registered Nurse

Overview\nJoin our dedicated team at YNHHS where every employee is passionate about delivering exceptional healthcare. Our vision is driven by core values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and patient-centered care. As a Pediatric Registered Nurse, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.\n\nIn this role, you will report to the Nurse Manager / Clinical Coordinator and will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our younger patients' lives. You may also be required to assist other units based on staffing needs. We are looking for a compassionate and skilled nurse to uphold our standard of care.\n\nResponsibilities\n

• Continuously assess the physical and psychosocial conditions of patients throughout their care journey.\n
• Develop, communicate, and document personalized care plans involving patients, families, and the healthcare team.\n
• Implement and coordinate care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals.\n
• Evaluate the effectiveness of care plans and adjust them as needed to ensure optimal patient outcomes.\n
• Educate patients and families based on their unique learning needs; document educational outcomes.\n
• Serve as a mentor for new staff and function as a charge nurse when needed.\n
• Meet performance expectations in customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and professional development.\n
• Perform additional tasks as directed to support smooth departmental operations.\n
• Demonstrate competency in nursing care for neuro patients.\n
• Exhibit knowledge and skills in neuro assessments and airway management for neuro patients.\n
• Provide care for patients with tracheostomies and assist during special neuro procedures.\n
• Display knowledge of the 'Tia' teaching program for patient education.\n
• Perform suctioning procedures as per established protocols.\n
• Manage and care for patients in a Halo brace and those on ventilators.\n\nQualifications\n\nEducation : Graduate of an accredited nursing program, BSN preferred. Proficiency with computer software, including electronic patient records, and internet research for patient care literature is required.\n\nExperience : Not specified.\n\nLicensure : Valid State of Connecticut Registered Nurse License.\n\nSpecial Skills : BLS certification is required.