RN- Pediatrics

Overview

• Pediatric RN FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina.
• Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center.
• Our growing health system has more than 6,200 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area.
• In addition, FirstHealth has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Healthgrades, U.S.
• News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare.
• The Pediatric RN specializes in the provision of care to infants, children, adolescents, young adults, and their families.
• Collaborates with an interprofessional team that includes pediatricians and other healthcare providers to develop andimplement individualized care plans enhancing the physical and emotional well-being of the patients we serve.
• The Pediatric RN leverages various technologies to monitor and assess patients and plays a crucial role in communicating changes or concerns to the appropriate healthcare provider, escalating when necessary.
• This role is instrumental in the provision of education to patients and families on disease management, treatment plans, and preventative care.

Qualifications

• The following qualifications are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this position:
• Current unrestricted North Carolina RN license or RN multi-state licensure privilege through the Nurse Licensure Compact.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school, AD degree in nursing, BSN preferred.

Experience

• One year of clinical experience in a pediatric setting is preferred.
• Additional
• Requirements:
• BLS (upon hire)
• PALS (within 90 days of hire)
• NRP (within 90 days of hire)
• S.T.A.B.L.E. (within one year of hire)