Nurse Pediatrics

Where Youll Work

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 384-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California. We have served north Sacramento County as well as south Placer County for over 50 years. Our facility is one of the areas largest medical centers and also one of the most comprehensive. Our staff and volunteers are dedicated to community well-being; providing excellent patient care to all. Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as a Spine Center of Excellence. We are proud recipients of the Perinatal Care Certificate of Excellence and a Certificate of Excellence for Hip and Knee Replacements.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Mercy San Juan Medical Centers 8-bed Pediatrics unit has 24-7 in house provider coverage from the Pediatric team which includes Pediatric Intensivists Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. The unit receives a large number of admissions through our Emergency Department but also accept direct admits. We see a variety of respiratory admissions GI and a few minor surgical patients such as appendectomy. Major surgical patients are transferred to a higher level of care facility.

The incumbent provides coordinates and directs care to individuals and families using a holistic approach. The nursing process is used as a structured mechanism for critical thinking and problem solving in providing effective and appropriate care within a safe and confidential environment from admission to discharge. Each RN is responsible for collaborating with members of the healthcare team providing leadership personal / professional development and conducting him / herself professionally.

The incumbent shall demonstrate behaviors consistent with the core (Mercy) values in support with Mercy San Juan Medical Center and the Mission and Philosophy of Dignity Health.

Job Requirements

Minimum :

• 1 year pediatric RN experience in acute care setting
• Current CA RN licensure
• Current BLS and PALS from American Heart Association
• NRP certificate within 3 months of hire

Preferred :

Key Skills

EMR Systems,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,ICU Experience,Dermal Fillers,Experience Administering Injections,Home Care,Nursing,Botox Experience,Critical Care Experience,Medication Administration,Tube Feeding

Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1