The Children's Home of Pittsburgh
RN - Child's Way (Healthcare)
Other Qualifications
MINIMUM SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
1. Current Pennsylvania RN License
2. Two or more years of pediatric nursing experience.
3. Current CPR certification, OSHA training and knowledge.
4. Act 33/34, FBI fingerprint and National Sex Offender Registry clearances.
5. Computer literacy, preferably in a Windows environment
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Strong clinical knowledge of common neonatal and pediatric disorders and syndromes. Ability to synthesize clinical issues of child in conjunction with the social issues of the family. Demonstrated ability to remain abreast of ongoing pediatric and neonatal clinical advances.
2. Analytical ability necessary to enact the nursing process according to the functional developmental level of the child and family. Proficient aptitude to integrate patient related data from various sources into the plan of care and appraisal of condition.
3. Knowledge of growth and development for the assessment of and interaction with patients and families. Able to recognize developmental deviation(s) and integrate information into updated plan of care.
4. Teaching skills essential to supporting the educational and information needs of children and families.
5. Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with patients, families, medical personnel and other members of the professional community. Ability to work cooperatively within the framework of the health care team, as well as the health care and human services community. Strong history of customer service excellence.
6. Strong ability to function within a team environment. Leadership skills necessary to provide direction and support to other members of the Child's Way team. Ability to mentor other health care professionals and team members, as appropriate.