| Registered Nurse-Pediatrics 63512
Overview: The RN provides patient/resident care based on the nursing process. Patient/resident care is impartial, regardless of race, creed, sex, national origin, source of payment, sexual preference or beliefs. Patients/residents of all ages are served including neonate/infant, pediatric/adolescent, and adult/ geriatric populations. Independent judgment is used regarding priority of work, changes in patient condition, evaluating patient's/residents response to care, and emergency situations. The RN strives for excellence in clinical practice, patient/family teaching and communication skills. *Pediatric Nursing experience preferred* Position Available:
Per Diem (on call, when needed) Varied Shifts Holidays required
Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assessment & Intervention Incorporates initial and ongoing assessment and intervention skills in the delivery of nursing care. Integrates safety and protection for patients/residents and staff when implementing policies and procedures and using equipment. Communication, Relationships, & FMH/DC Standards Communicates with patients/residents & families, team members, and management in an accurate, timely manner. Reports pertinent, concise information, accomplishes complete, timely charting, and effectively uses the electronic medical record system. Protects confidentiality of patients/residents and colleagues. Actively seeks out and
accepts feedback. Develops and maintains human care relationships: Integrates the influence of the individual's human experience of health, illness, & healing into the nursing care plan. Advocates for needs of clients, provides care in an ethical and legal manner, and refers concerns/issues to appropriate resources. Meets FMH/DC standards related to: Telephone etiquette, customer service, dress code, attendance, punctuality, comportment, inter/intra departmental commitment to co-workers, confidentiality, corporate compliance, patient/resident/provider rights. Completes time sheets in an accurate, timely manner.
Critical Thinking Incorporates critical thinking skills by integrating data from multiple sources for planning of patient/resident care. Considers alternatives. Organizes and prioritizes a multitask workload to effectively deliver care for multiple patients/residents. Recognizes limitations and capabilities and actively seeks assistance. Manages self and resources/leadership skills Manages self and resources: Establishes learning needs and seeks opportunities to advance skills. Utilizes equipment and supplies effectively and maintains clean and orderly environment of care. Manages unit processes and flow, positively promotes change, and productively manages downtime per unit standards.
Leadership skills: Identifies scope of practice for self and others and works within defined limits of scope. Interacts with others in a professional manner, manages conflict, and practices commitment to co-workers. Delegates and assigns care. Coordinates patient/resident care within a multi-disciplinary team approach. Directs concerns of clinical practice and/or operations through appropriate channels. Actively participates in the education and orientation of hospital personnel. Incorporates teaching in the delivery of care with a focus on health promotion
Teaches patient(s)/resident(s) self care skills in relation to illness and disease. Implements teaching techniques to address identified learning barriers. Uses hospital educational materials and colleagues as a learning resource. Counsels about health behaviors. Supports the Preceptor Program.
Knowledge integration skills Integrates age specific care and knowledge of expected norms (i.e. - VS, lab values,assessment, etc) in planning patient/resident care. Integrates new data into plan of care. Integrates technical, psychological, social, intellectual, and physical skills in the delivery of care. Demonstrates unit specific skills
Qualifications: Must possess a current valid Alaska RN license with a current BLS certification. Behavior and answers to role related questions demonstrate experience and preparation for the role. Must meet general RN and unit specific competency requirements within established timeframes. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint). Must be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats. Banner Health employees are expected to adhere to Banner's service standards and organizational values in all their interactions with Banner patients, other customers, and fellow employees.
 EOE/AA 
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