RN - Registered Nurse - Pediatrics

apartment Post Acute Partners location_onDoylestown, PA 18901, US

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Starting at $38.00 / hour

Overview

Incredible Kids…Life-Changing Healthcare. Welcome to Pediatric Specialty Care.

For more than two decades, Pediatric Specialty Care has been successfully caring for medically fragile and technology-dependent children.

The goal of Pediatric Specialty Care is to enable children with special needs to realize their fullest potential in a nurturing and supportive environment. Our passionate team of pediatric care specialists work with each individual to help navigate their unique journey and celebrate every victory along the way. From accomplishing small, but miraculous achievements to transitioning a child back to their family’s home, our comprehensive pediatric care team is deeply committed to the physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being of the children in our care and their loved ones.

RN - Registered Nurse (Pediatrics) Position Overview:

The Registered Nurse (RN) assists in ensuring the general health and well-being of assigned individuals by providing direct nursing care. Direct nursing care of residents encompasses planning, developing, organizing, implementing assessing, and evaluating the care of individuals to ensure that the highest degree of quality care and regulatory compliance is maintained at all times. RN’s monitor the performance of non-licensed personnel and assist in modifying treatment regimens to meet the physical, psychosocial and developmental needs of the individual in accordance with established nursing practices and the requirements of the policies and procedures of the organization in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards governing the facility.
PSC is proud to advertise optimal nurse to patient ratios.

Pediatric Specialty Care Overview:

At Pediatric Specialty Care, we are dedicated to providing the best possible long term, short term and transitional care available for technology-dependent and medically fragile infants, children and young adults. Pediatric Specialty Care is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of medically complex and technology dependent individuals ranging from birth to 21 years of age. Our goal is to enable children with special needs to realize their fullest potential in a nurturing and supportive environment. It is evident to our residents and their families that whether we are helping to transition a child back to their family’s home or celebrating a resident’s small, yet miraculous achievement, we are deeply committed to their physical, psychological and spiritual well-being every step of the way.

RN - Registered Nurse (Pediatrics) Shift Options (12-hour shifts): Part-time, every other weekend opening.

Day Shift (7:00am-7:30pm)

In addition to a competitive pay package that includes our NEW SHIFT PREMIUM, we offer:

Optimal Nurse to Patent Ratios
Mentorship & Training – WE WELCOME & SUPPORT NEW NURSES & GRADUATES!
Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
401K
PTO & Holiday Pay
Tuition Reimbursement

Responsibilities

RN - Registered Nurse (Pediatrics):

Actively participates in the planning and delivery of care to all assigned individuals. The RN is fully responsible for all actions as a licensed professional and is accountable to individuals for the quality of care delivered.
Administers medications and treatments to assigned individuals as ordered by the physician. The 5 rights of medication administration will be utilized as appropriate.
Performs and promotes timely and accurate documentation.
Assists in performing accurate thorough and timely completion of nursing admission evaluations and re-evaluations of individual care needs in accordance with Nursing Department standards of practice.
Documents as required in care plans, nursing notes, medical administration records, treatment records and other necessary records.
Provides evaluation of needs of individual care planning information as necessary and as requested by RN Supervisor, Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing and other health care disciplines; completes individual education in accordance with established procedures.
Performs all position duties according to safety rules and standards of practice required for this position, and as required to ensure the general safety of staff, individuals and visitors of the facility.
Reports to the Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, RN Supervisor and/or licensed professional any unusual symptoms, changes of condition, daily needs and progress of individuals.
Contacts MD/NP/PA for orders or updates according to individual’s response to treatment plan and/or situation and updates family members as needed.
Participates in Change-of-Shift Report and is responsible for bringing nursing personnel of next shift up to date regarding the care and needs of individuals.
Attends and participates in orientation and in-service training prior to performing tasks that are new or that the RN does not feel competent performing.
Attends and participates in continuing education programs designed to keep staff abreast of changes in the profession, changes in company policies/procedures, and completion of all annual mandatory education. Encourages and participates in the ongoing education and professional development of NTs and LPNs.
Serves as a role model and represents the organization in a manner that conveys professionalism, appearance, confidentiality, courtesy, conduct, honesty, fairness, personal integrity and a respect for the fundamental rights, dignity, personal comfort and privacy of others.
Participates in quality improvement, clinical and safety programs upon request.

RN - Registered Nurse (Pediatrics) - Skills/Competencies:

Exceptional customer service skills
Problem-solving skills
Strong decision-making ability
Ability to work independently or part of a group
Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written
Displays patience, empathy and passion for working with children
Ability to be flexible and interact with a variety of developmental levels
Ability to handle confidential information with professional discretion

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Qualifications

RN - Registered Nurse (Pediatrics):

Credentials as a Registered Nurse with a current state license in good standing for the state in which work is performed
Valid, current BLS/CPR and First Aid certification
Must be at last 21 years of age
Training and work experience in a pediatric setting preferred
Meets the qualifications of a Child Care Supervisor as described in 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3800

This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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What We’re Looking For: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (required); MSN preferred Current RN license in Pennsylvania Pediatric nursing experience At least 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a 24-7 healthcare setting Strong organizational, communication, and management skills Compassionate leader committed to driving excellence in pediatric care Why This Role Matters: This is more than a leadership position—it’s a chance to change lives. Our DON will not only manage clinical operations but also set the tone for how care is delivered to some of the most vulnerable children in our community. Join us in creating a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where children thrive and families find comfort. Apply today and bring your expertise, leadership, and heart to Pediatric Specialty Care. Employee Perks! 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match, Generous PTO & holiday package, Life Insurance, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Strong leadership, Tuition reimbursement program Responsibilities RN - Director of Nursing - Pediatrics Organize and direct nursing administration, nursing services and individual care developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Service Department, its programs, and activities. Maintains clear lines of authority and responsibility with the development of nursing services. Participate in developing, maintaining, and periodically updating written nursing policies, procedures, reference materials, manuals, objections, and philosophies. Ensure that the nursing services policies and procedures/employee handbook are always current and reflect the day-to-day operations and procedures at the facility. Assist in developing and implementing methods for coordinating nursing services with other individual services along with complying with nursing quality goals. Work with QA/QI Committee to develop & implement plans of action to correct deficiencies. Send drafts of all Plan of Correction to correct deficiencies to corporate Chief Nursing Officer for approval prior to submission to regulatory agencies. Complete incident reports and follow up on reports. Reporting to the corporate Chief Nursing Officer as required. Complete medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charts, etc., ensure that all nursing services personnel are performing their respective duties. Participate in developing, implementing, and maintaining a quality assurance program. Assist in planning, developing, implementing, and maintaining individual discharge procedures and plans. Participate in surveys and inspections by government agencies; and make reports and recommendations to the Administrator concerning operations of the department. Knowledge of company goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and federal, state, and local regulations. Utilizes company policies and procedures, job descriptions, quality assurance surveys, regulations, etc., to identify, plan, implement, and assist in evaluations of experiences. Assure adequate 24-hour nursing coverage in facility each day. Determine the staffing needs of the nursing service department necessary to meet the total nursing need of the individuals. Recruits, interviews, hires, counsels, evaluates, disciplines, and terminates nursing services personnel, nursing personnel, job descriptions, document, and coordinate personnel actions with Human Resources Coordinator. Assist in scheduling department work hours. Recommends the number and levels of nursing personnel to be employed. Delegate administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability to nursing services supervisory personnel as deemed necessary to perform assigned duties. Make at a minimum daily round of the nursing service department to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable ensuing standards. Evaluating absenteeism to ensure that an adequate number of nursing care personnel are always on duty. Evaluating, implementing, and informing the interdisciplinary team to ensure qualitative requirements are being met as specified by the policies and procedures. Review personnel complaints and grievances and ensure that all personnel are treated consistent with policies and applicable laws. Participate in employee performance evaluation, determining growth needs and goals. Participate in interviewing and screening individuals for admission to the facility. Inform personnel of new admissions, ensure that rooms are ready, greet new admissions, and escort to rooms, monitor individual’s treatment and medications to ensure individuals are receiving proper care. Review nurses’ notes to ensure proper documentation is maintained relating to individual’s treatment, medications, and conditions. Ensure proper record keeping by the physicians. Facilitates communication among employees, Supervisor, and instructors in all shifts to assess, plan implement, and evaluate individual related programs. Assist and participate in developing for each individual a preliminary a comprehensive assessment and written plan of care that identifies with nursing and medical problems and/or needs of the individual and the goals to be accomplished for each problem and/or need identified. Encourage individual and their families to participate in the development and review of care plans. Ensure that all nursing services personnel are aware of the care plans and that care plans are used in providing daily nursing services to the individual. Review nurse notes and monitor individual to determine if the care plans are being followed and if each individual's needs are being met, and, participate in assessing, reviewing, and revising care plans as required. Assists in developing safety/infection control for the department. Lead or Assist in identifying, evaluating, and classifying routine and job-related functions to ensure that tasks in which there is potential exposure to blood/body fluids are properly identified and recorded. Assist in preparing budget, educates department staff, and follows set budgetary guidelines as approved by the Administrator. Develop and implement procedures that ensure departmental supplies are used and efficient manner to avoid waste. Reviews Pharmacy bill and follows up as needed. Sends pharmacy errors to Chief Nursing Officer monthly for tracking. From Up to Qualifications RN - Director of Nursing - Pediatrics Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, bachelor’s degree required Current license to practice in Pennsylvania as a Registered Nurse (RN) Working knowledge of the needs of pediatric complex care requiring long term care, the principles of management, supervision, organizational behavior and structure, and communication systems Must have, as a minimum, 2 years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related health care facility Must have 5 of more years of experience in related position Computer knowledge preferred Must be at least 21 years of age This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level. EOE Statement WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.