Pediatric RN - Emergency Department - Houston, TX

The Pediatric Registered Nurse must be kind, compassionate,and caring towards children. ThePediatric Registered Nurse must have a broad knowledge of emergency pediatricnursing care and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The Pediatric RN assumes responsibility andaccountability for the application of nursing processes and the delivery ofpatient care in the emergency setting as well as effectively communicates withthe patient’s family and multidisciplinary team. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, andevaluate patient care

Evaluates children and provides emergency care

Identifies changes in children's symptoms and intervenequickly and safely

Participates in pain management for children

Administers medication including oral, intramuscular,rectal, and intravenously

Performs venipuncture for blood draw and starts IV inchildren, toddlers, and infants

Monitors temperature, pulse, breathing, blood pressure anddocuments appropriately

Evaluates children for signs and symptoms of abuse andreport to proper authorities

Provides supportive care to dying children and theirfamilies

Deals with the anxieties and demands of parents, and helpfamilies deal with their child's illness or injury

Remains up to date on the latest developments, rules andregulations, drug therapies, equipment, and treatment procedures in pediatricnursing

Uses clinical judgment to manage delivery of patient caresafely and effectively

Communicates effectively to obtain a thorough medical history

Provides empathetic care and has the ability to relate tochildren

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

Current Registered Nurse License with in the state ofpractice

Minimum of one year pediatric emergency room experiencepreferred

Pediatric experience required

Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicable

Current CPR if applicable

TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site

Understands patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.