Pediatric Nurse - Hockessin, DE

The word “first” is inextricably linked with The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Since opening its doors in 1855 as the nation's first hospital devoted exclusively to the care of children, Children's Hospital has been the setting for many dramatic firsts, medical discoveries and breakthroughs that have formed the very foundations of pediatric medicine and benefited children throughout the world.Today, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is a growing network of facilities and resources that provides exceptional healthcare to all children, for every possible need.Find out why we were ranked the #1 pediatric hospital in the nation by both Child Magazine and U.S. News & World Report. If you're looking to join a pediatric institution as your employer of choice, you need to look at the best in the nation.The word "first" is inextricably linked with The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Since opening its doors in 1855 as the nation's first hospital devoted exclusively to the care of children, Children's Hospital has been the setting for many dramatic firsts, medical discoveries and breakthroughs that have formed the very foundations of pediatric medicine and benefited children throughout the world.Today, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is a growing network of facilities and resources that provides exceptional healthcare to all children, for every possible need.Come join our team.....We love what we do! We have a part time position available for an RN/LPN in our Kid's First Pediatric Practice located in Hockessin, DE. The nurse in this role will asses patients that come in to be seen, triage emergency patients who come in the office, perform telephone triage, conduct on site lab testing, administer immunizations and provide immunization education to families, provide general patient education as needs are identified, and perform various nursing procedures. Other responsibilities include dispensing and tracking sample medication, performing treatments and screenings, as requested by the health care provider. Prior pediatric experience preferred. DE nursing license required.If you are a results-oriented individual with a passion for excellence, we invite you to learn more about the many opportunities and benefits The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia offers. Our employees enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes major medical, vision and dental benefits; tuition assistance; employer contribution retirement plan; work/life benefits; extensive training and staff development. And, of course, the opportunity to challenge themselves at a world-class institution.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicable state license to practice professional nursing. (DE)
CPR certified.
Existing RNs will be required to be CPR certified.
Graduation from an NLN accredited school of nursing or college.
At least two (2) years prior nursing experience is preferred for this position.
Pediatric experience is preferred.
Ability to provide comprehensive nursing care to children with moderate to complex problems.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English.
Ability to work in a team setting with multiple responsibilities.