Pediatric Nurse

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Location: [Nevada]

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Position Type: [Travel, Float Pool, Per Diem]

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We are looking for a Pediatric Nurse who can 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.

Pediatric Nurse responsibilities include asking patients and their parents questions about their health and providing medical solutions for a range of conditions that children and adolescents may experience. 

Ultimately, you will work directly with children, adolescents, and teenagers to help address underlying medical conditions and provide treatment as needed.

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 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 and 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