Carepoint Health Hoboken , NJ 07030
Posted 2 months ago
About Us
CarePoint Health is one of New Jersey's leading health care systems comprised of three long-standing and highly-regarded hospitals - Christ Hospital in Jersey City, Hoboken University Medical Center and Bayonne Medical Center. CarePoint united three area hospitals to provide 360-degree-coordinated care by integrating the medical facilities and physician networks associated with these institutions. With over 4,500 employees, CarePoint is the largest private employer in Hudson County, New Jersey and each year provides care to over 300,000 individuals.
CarePoint prides itself on its patient-focused approach to care delivery, with an emphasis on preventative medicine, health education, and disease management. Leveraging its vast network of physicians and healthcare experts, CarePoint is quickly becoming recognized as a leader in the broader healthcare landscape as it pioneers creative solutions to address urgent population health needs.
What You'll Be Doing
The Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) provides medical support to children, under the direction of the Physician. Duties may include communicating with children of different abilities and developmental levels about their symptoms, talking to patients and their families about medical issues and recording the child's vital signs and lab results.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Assessing a child's needs and providing initial care
Identifying changes in children's symptoms and intervening in emergency situations
Participating in pain management for children
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
What We're Looking For
Associates Degree in Nursing required; Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred.
Must possess licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey
AHA accredited BLS (Basic Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
Previous Pediatric experience preferred.
Must demonstrate excellent customer service, communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills.
What We Offer
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