Job Description - HSCPC Pediatric Inpatient RN (Part-Time, 24 hrs/week) (240000DM)
ABOUT THE HSC HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
The HSC Health Care System is a nonprofit organization combining the resources of a care coordination plan; (Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Inc.), pediatric specialty hospital (The HSC Pediatric Center), home health agency (HSC Home Care, LLC), and parent foundation (The HSC Foundation) to offer a comprehensive approach to caring, serving and empowering people with disabilities.
The HSC team of 750 employees and more than 100 volunteers together serve children and young adults with special health care needs and their families at our District of Columbia and Maryland locations.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Inpatient Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, providing, and documenting direct and indirect nursing care for a designated group of hospital patients or skilled nursing facility residents in accordance with the physician's plan of care.
All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, HSC Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
The RN also provides nursing care interventions, preventing complications and promoting improvement in the patients'/residents' comfort and wellness, informing the interdisciplinary team of their condition as appropriate.
Qualifications
Minimum Education
Associate's Degree Graduate of a fully accredited school of nursing (Required) Or
BSN Graduate of a fully accredited school of nursing (Preferred)
Minimum Work Experience
At least one (1) year pediatric experience preferred (Preferred) Or
At least one (1) to two (2) year nursing experience preferred (Preferred)
Required Skills/Knowledge
The ideal candidate must have basic computer skills.
The RN must also be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Current RN license from the District of Columbia (Required Upon Hire)
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (Required Upon Hire)
Job Functions
Provide direct care to assigned patients/residents.
Perform admission, discharge, and transfer procedures, and assist others with patient's/resident's activities and care.
Execute physician's orders for all assigned patients/residents; safely and properly administer medications and treatments.
Assesses patients/residents; determines nursing diagnosis; plans, implements, and evaluates patient/resident care upon admission and throughout hospitalization.
Demonstrate critical thinking skills by problem-solving appropriately when providing patient/resident care.
Anticipate and proactively plan for educational needs verified with patient/resident and family throughout the hospital stay.
Assesses teaching/learning needs of patient/resident/caregiver(s) while preparing for independence/discharge.
Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and hospital or regulatory standards.
Integrate nursing interventions into the multidisciplinary plan of care.
Anticipate patient/resident needs and secure proper equipment and personnel for transport to outside clinic appointments.
Participates in interdisciplinary patient/resident rounds and related activities.
Administers medications according to policy and monitors patient/resident's response.
Verifies physician orders accurately and acknowledges new orders.
Maintains documentation that exemplifies adherence to the highest standards of practice.
Perform hospital-wide and unit specific technical skills competently and independently.
Demonstrate proper use of the identified hand-off processes.
Adhere to standard precautions and infection control policies.
Acts as a member of the Code Blue Team as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Protected Health Information Access Level
Level IV - Full Access
Physical Requirements
Travel Requirements
Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington
Work Locations : Rehab and Specialized Care 1731 Bunker Hill Road NE Washington 20017
Job : Nursing
Organization : HSC Pediatric Center
Position Status : R (Regular) - PT - Part-Time
Shift : Variable
Work Schedule : 24 hours/week
Job Posting : Mar 12, 2024, 7:53:26 PM
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