16 hours/week Every other weekend and every other holiday required
Summary:
Assesses and recommends care for pediatric patients at the appropriate level based on approved medical protocols and information gained from the caller and within the scope of licensure. Interacts professionally with providers and others to assure individualized care is provided. Provides general health information on a variety of topics related to pediatrics. Relays general information about the hospital and services offered. Documentation of calls completed on an established computer data base.
Responsibilities: 1.Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and directs nursing care with a family centered care focus for individuals or groups of patients within the assigned scope of practice.
2.Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age and developmental status is required.
3.Performs leadership and professional duties.
4.Performs patient-centered care duties, including scheduling appointments as appropriate.
5.Performs quality improvement and safety duties.
6.Performs evidence-based practice duties.
7.Works collaboratively with other team members to ensure efficient operation and quality care, and legendary customer service for pediatric patients.
8.Performs systems-based practice duties.
9.Performs informatics and technology duties.
10.Staff may be temporarily assigned to an area throughout the Akron Children's Hospital enterprise, based on patient needs requiring similar knowledge and skill.
11.Other duties as required.
Other information: Technical Expertise
1.Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age and developmental status is required.
2.Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
3.Strong organizational skills are required.
4.Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal communication skills are required.
5.Must have the ability to make sound judgments independently.
6.Ability to work well under pressure to prioritize and complete required tasks and responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner.
7.Experience working in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required with ability to type 30 words per minute (WPM).
8.Experience working with an electronic medical record (i.e. EPIC) software or similar EMR software is preferred.
Education and Experience
1.Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing [BSN] is required or must be obtained within 5 years from date of hire.
2.Current certification in Basic Life Support training from the American Heart Association is required. Additional certifications may be required based on the assigned department or unit.
3. A valid, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Ohio is required. This must be a Multistate License (MSL). An MSL is required within 90 days of hire date for departments that provide telenursing services or care to patients outside Ohio.
4.Years of relevant experience: Minimum of three (3) years of applicable pediatric experience is required. Experience in pediatric critical care is preferred.
More Than a Job. It’s loving what you do - and why you do it. Akron Children’s Hospital is ranked among the best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, but it’s our compassionate approach to treatment that sets us apart. It’s creating special high-fives. Thinking of new ways to spark a smile. Holding hands to offer comfort. And working to get a giggle that brightens a room. The minute you walk into Akron Children’s, you can sense that people here love what they do. From visits with the Doggie Brigade, to the balloons and smiles in the halls, the sights and sounds are all about one thing: the children. We are the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northern Ohio and one of the fastest growing in the country. Akron Children’s has two hospital campuses in Northeast Ohio: one in Akron and the other in Boardman in the Mahoning Valley. With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we’re making it easier for today’s busy families - regardless of where they live - to find the high-quality care they need. No matter which of our locations you choose, you’ll see that when you give the most, you get more—...support, rewards and satisfaction. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: It’s making the most of your days. Our passion is felt every day in the way people care at every level. Whether you are working with children face-to-face, or behind the scenes supporting the care and services we deliver, you impact futures. Visit us and see why it’s more than just a place to work. It’s a family. Apply today at careers.akronchildrens.org.