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Job Summary
RN II-PEDS - Pediatric Acute Care
Talented Medical Solutions
Contract
In-Office | San Luis Obispo, CA, United States
Night Shift; 3 x 12s 19 00 - 07 30 Rotating Shift. PALS, NRP, and BLS required. 2 years of experience required. Prefer PICU experience. No call.
Nestled on the Central California Coast, Our facility in 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 Overview
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: 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.
Current RN license in state of practice required.
Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification required.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS OR HS-PALS OR RQIPALS) certification required.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required.
AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS, AHA-PALS or ARC-PALS, AHA-NRP or ARC-NALS certifications required.
Essential Functions
Provides appropriate nursing interventions for both stable and acutely ill pediatric patients.
Competent in routine nursing skills including medication administration, intravenous therapy (including blood products), care & maintenance of indwelling catheters & drains, and safe use of any medical equipment used in the pediatric acute care environment.
Skilled in managing pediatric patients requiring ventilatory support devices/procedures such as O2 cannula, oxygen tent, suctioning, nebulized medication with hand‑held nebulizer.
Manages a variety of diagnoses from newborn up to 18 years of age with developmentally appropriate care.
Uses clinical judgment to manage pediatric emergencies.
Manages pediatric fluid & electrolyte balance.
Knowledgeable in nutrition & feeding; identifies abnormal lab values and notifies physician.
Provides psychosocial support to families/caregivers throughout hospitalization.
Initiates a multidisciplinary, family‑centered, goal‑oriented care plan for each patient and delivers care based on that plan.
Educates patients and families/caregivers regarding in‑hospital and post‑discharge care.
Uses teaching methods appropriate to the condition, culture, and assessed learning readiness of patient and parents/guardians.
Completes legible, accurate, and timely documentation of all nursing care provided, including evaluation of response to medications, treatments & procedures.
Conducts unit‑specific safety & quality control checks (Shift & 24hr MD order checks, VO/TO Read Back, crash cart checks, urine QC, refrigeration logs & outdate checks).
Participates in orientation and training of new employees, students and ancillary staff. Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements
All associates must receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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Worksite address
san luis obispo, CA, 93403, US
Who can apply
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