Description:
Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had. Job Summary: Provides for the planning, coordination, and provision of nursing care to patients in the Pediatric Unit on specified shifts. This position is responsible for care planning, medication administration, noting of physiological changes, and psychosocial needs of pediatric patients as well as the education/training of the patient and their family. Supervises and delegates care responsibilities to ancillary personnel commensurate with their scope of practice and will be cross trained and float to NICU. This position is represented by CNA. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Associate Degree(A.S.) or equivalent: Required Bachelor's Degree in Nursing: Preferred Two years Pediatric Nursing experience: Required Previous experience with newborns requiring step-down care: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Current RN license in state of practice: Required Basic Life Support (BLS)?certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)?certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)?certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice: Required Facility Specific License/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required AHA-PALS or ARC-PALS: Required AHA-NRP or ARC-NALS: Required Essential Functions: Provides appropriate nursing interventions for both stable and acutely ill pediatric patients. Is competent in all routine nursing skills including: (1) medication administration, (2) intravenous therapy including blood products, (3) care & maintenance of indwelling catheters & drains and, (4) safe use of any medical equipment used in the pediatric acute care environment. Demonstrates knowledge & skills in the care and management of the pediatric patients requiring ventilatory support devices/procedures i.e. O2 cannula, oxygen tent, suctioning, & nebulized medication with hand held nebulizer. Demonstrates knowledge and skills in caring for the acutely ill pediatric patient with a variety of diagnoses--from newborn up to 18 years of age. Care provided is age specific and developmentally appropriate. Demonstrates appropriate clinical judgment in managing pediatric emergencies. Demonstrates knowledge & skills related to pediatric fluid & elect...
Requirements:
At least two years recent experience in field, current BLS certification, and a current nursing license per the state of assignment. For additional and specialty-specific requirement, please contact us