Night RN LTC Pediatric - Westchester NY - Military veterans preferred

A health services network in Westchester County is actively seeking a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to join their growing Pediatric team. About the Opportunity: Setting: Long Term Care Shifts: Days or Nights Hours: 3 12-hours shifts Responsibilities The Pediatric Nurse (RN) will: Assesses the resident, plans intervention and evaluates the outcome of care provided Performs treatments and special care as required, ex. tracheotomy care, central venous lines, oxygen administration, cast care, dressing changes, etc. Administer medication and immunization as ordered Confer with Physician or other health team members regarding patient care management and performing physical examinations and treatments Evaluate the effects of prescribed treatment including orthotics and report same to appropriate disciplines Observe, report and record abnormal vital signs, seizures activity, other disease manifestations and other clinically significant data Implement plan of care as outlines in the resident's Interdisciplinary Care Plan including positioning, play, feeding techniques, behavior modifications plan etc. Review medication administration records for completeness at end of shift Give and receives the nursing report and follow through on any special instructions Perform other duties, as needed Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse (RN) program NYS Registered Nurse (RN) license BCLS certification Desired Skills: 1+ year of Clinical experience in a Pediatric / Adolescents Chronic and/or Rehabilitative Care setting Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Nursing