RN Childrens

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Registered Nurse - Children's Unit (Pediatrics)

 

As our Children's Unit (Pediatric) Registered Nurse, you will help infants, children, and adolescents receive specialized, compassionate care tailored to their unique developmental stages, promoting healing, growth, and overall well-being. Every day you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individual patient care for a diverse pediatric population, focusing on their specific medical, emotional, and psychosocial needs. You will be expected to supervise care according to policies, procedures, and the State Nurse Practice Act. To be successful in this role, you must be a dedicated and empathetic caregiver, skilled in communicating with children and families, and committed to pediatric-focused care while adhering to established standards.

 

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for infants, children, and adolescents with a wide range of medical conditions, utilizing age-appropriate assessment techniques and interventions to meet their specific health needs.
• Implement and manage individualized care plans, focusing on medication administration, developmental stimulation, pain management, and specialized procedures adapted for pediatric patients.
• Perform ongoing assessments, monitor vital signs, interpret lab results, and adjust care based on a child's response, swiftly recognizing and responding to changes in pediatric patient condition.
• Collaborate effectively with pediatricians, child life specialists, social workers, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, child-centered, and family-centered care.
• Educate parents and guardians thoroughly on their child's medical conditions, treatment plans, medication management, self-care techniques, and discharge instructions, empowering families for a safe and informed transition home.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all patient assessments, interventions, medications, and responses, while ensuring compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements for safe and effective pediatric care.

 

THIS JOB OFFERS BOTH AN INCENTIVE AND RELOCATION: We are offering a $17,500 Sign-On Bonus in addition to relocation to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

 

Union Work Agreement:

Shift: Day/Night Rotation, 12hrs

Holiday/Weekend Rotating: Every other/ Every third weekend

On Call Expectation: As assigned

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Nursing Degree from an approved school of nursing
• LICENSURE Active Registered Nurse license in good standing with the North Dakota Board of Nursing or Active Registered Nurse license in a compact state
• Working knowledge of clinical skills in delivery of patient care for pediatric patients
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within the orientation period and meets re-certification as required
• Note: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is often required or preferred for pediatric units. Please confirm if this should be added.
• Good communication skills necessary for constant communication, both oral and written, with patients, families, visitors, and medical center staff
• Accountable for own conduct and promotes and supports positive working relationships among staff, between other disciplines, departments, families, visitors, and patients
• Maintains confidentiality

Preferred

• Atleast 1-2 years of relevent pediatric experience preferred

Where You’ll Work

Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.

 

CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services.  CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.

 

CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.