Seeking a Pediatric Nurse to provide the medical care of children from birth through late teens. The chosen candidate will discuss a child’s symptoms, administer prescribed medication, as well as monitor their progress in treatment plans.
Other responsibilities include asking patients and their families questions about their health and providing medical solutions for a range of conditions that children and adolescents may experience.
Ultimately, the chosen candidate will work directly with children, adolescents, and teenagers to help address underlying medical conditions and provide treatment as needed.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Administer medications, draw blood, and give childhood vaccinations following age-appropriate guidelines
- Monitor temperature, pulse, breathing, and blood pressure and keep accurate records
- Evaluate children for signs and symptoms of abuse
- Provide supportive care to sick and/or dying children
- Deal with the anxieties and demands of parents and help families deal with their child’s illness or injury
- Remain up to date on the latest developments, rules, regulations, drug therapies, equipment and treatment procedures
Requirements and Skills:
- Proven work experience as a Pediatric Nurse or similar role
- A bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Nursing
- Experience in clinical work as a Pediatric Nurse
- Good communication skills
- Emotional and mental strength, dedication and self-motivation
- Empathy and the ability to relate to children
- Relevant training and/or certifications as a Pediatric Nurse
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