Assesses the patient’s physiologic health and psychosocial health status
Develops patient outcome statement (s) and establishes individualized patient goals.
Formulates the plan of care and establishes the priorities necessary to achieve expected outcome.
Maintains constant vigilance over patients care to ensure that safety precautions/needs are followed. (Side rails up, call lights and bedside stand within reach, etc.).
Evaluates care provided for patient outcome.
Collaborates with other care team members in planning and carrying out treatment regimen; provides direction to other members of the care team.
Performs grade I-IV Decubitus Care.
Uses leadership skills/clinical judgment in coordinating patient care and directing/delegating activities of the patient care unit team.
Administers medications correctly and safely.
Participates in patient and family education.

Requirements:

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, preferred.
Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
Must have at least 1 years of pediatric experience.