RN - Staff Registered Nurse
Job Description
The staff registered nurse is a member of the professional team who reports
directly to the Clinical Nurse Manager. He/she provides direct client care to
children with special health care needs in the center.

QUALIFICATIONS

1.        Current license to practice as an RN in the state of Delaware.

2.        Must have at least two recent years of pediatric nursing experience.

3.        Must have good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to
foster positive relationships with families and the community.

4.        Must be able to lift 50 lbs. without restriction.

5.        Must be willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with the center's
philosophy.

6.        Must have patience, creativity, and ability to nurture and teach children.

7.        Experience working with children with complex medical and
developmental needs preferred.

8.        Must be flexible and enjoy working with children in a team approach.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1.        Develop and implement child's plan of care through the multidisciplinary
team.

2.        Provide skilled nursing care and treatments as prescribed; appropriately
document all care  provided.

3.        Provide ongoing assessment of plan of care, maintain current knowledge
of child's plan, goals, and needs; assure all orders are accurate and
up-to-date.

4.        Participate in care conferences.

5.        Assist with intake and enrollment of new clients.

6.        Provide warm, nurturing care to children and maintain safe
environment at all times.

7.        Maintain current knowledge of PPEC and Delacare regulations and
adhere to these and all center policies.

8.        Maintain professional attitude and confidentiality of child and
center information at all times.

9.        Participate in developmental activities as outlined by education staff.

10.      Provide personal care, serve meals, and perform light housekeeping
duties as necessary to the care, safety, and health of children and staff.

11.      Continue to update professional knowledge and skills through
attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service
classes.

12        If unable to resolve any staff or family conflict or concern, report
to Clinical Nurse Manager. Report any incidents, accidents, or health
and safety concerns immediately to Clinical Nurse Manager or Center
Director.

13.       Attend regular staff meetings and in-service trainings.

14.       Serve on committees as designated (e.g. safety, infection control,
supplies, Performance Improvement etc.)        

15.       Complete other duties as assigned by Clinical Nurse Manager or Center
Director.
The Children's Secret Garden
302-730-1717