RN – Pediatrics
Location: Bronx, NY 10461
Duration: Contract Assignment
Shift: 3 Days per Week
Hours: 11.5 Hour Shifts | 34.5 Hours/Week
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse – Pediatrics to provide high-quality, individualized nursing care to pediatric patients, including pre- and post-surgical cases in an acute care environment. The role involves comprehensive assessment, care coordination, medication administration, and patient/family education.
Responsibilities: - Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate pediatric patient care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals
- Provide direct bedside nursing care for pre- and post-operative pediatric patients
- Administer, prepare, and document prescribed medications safely and accurately
- Perform wound care, infection control procedures, IV therapy, and catheter insertion as needed
- Monitor patient vital signs and report changes or adverse reactions promptly
- Operate and adjust specialized medical equipment and interpret clinical data
- Provide post-surgical care and support recovery processes
- Educate patients and families regarding procedures, treatments, and post-discharge care
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for discharge planning
- Maintain accurate and timely patient records and documentation
- Follow nursing standards, protocols, and evidence-based practices
Requirements: - Active NY State RN License required
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
- Current AHA BLS Certification required
- Minimum 2 years recent Med/Surg or Rehab experience in a large acute care hospital required
- Experience in physical assessment, medication administration, wound care, IV therapy, post-operative care, patient education, and telemetry monitoring required
- Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills required
- Excellent communication skills required
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced clinical environments required
Preferred: - EPIC EMR experience preferred
For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.