Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-time

Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN)We're looking for a compassionate, detail-oriented Pediatric Registered Nurses (RN's) to join our team!Our calling at PPEC of Palm Beach is supporting families in our community and the precious children entrusted to our expert care. PPEC of Palm Beach is a Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care center which was founded to serve medically fragile children in Palm Beach County.PPEC of Palm Beach is a Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) center, or a medical daycare facility, that provides nursing services to children with complex medical needs from ages 0 up until age 21. Children have a variety of conditions, though common ones include seizure disorders, enteral feeding tubes, tracheostomies, complications from premature birth, and rare genetic conditions.Children are in the care of nurses and nursing/medical assistants throughout the day to make sure that they remain stable and have easy access to developmental and therapeutic services. We offer transportation to and from the PPEC facility and have therapists that will see the kids on-site. Within the facility, there are 4-5 different rooms that separate children based on their age and their activity levels. There is at least one nurse and one assistant in each room.What You'll DoUnder the Director of Nursing's guidance, the RN staff nurse promotes and restores patient's health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with multidisciplinary team members, providing physical and psychological support to patients and their care providers; supervising assigned team members. Other duties include:Assists in carrying out rehabilitation programming and activities for PPEC patients such as development of social skills, development of daily living skillsProvides personal care services to patients including oral hygiene, bathing and hair care as needed, nail care, diapering and dressingProvides bed care to patients, repositioning, ambulating and assisting with elimination needs. Moving to and from wheelchairs and other mobility equipmentAdministers medications to patients orally, enterally, intra-, or subcutaneouslyMonitors effects of medications, records medication given and patients' reactionsObserves and monitors movement and activities of patients in the PPECAssists/reviews MAR and other logs monthly and as needed to ensure accuracyOur hours are 7AM-7PM Mondays-Fridays and 8AM-2PM on Saturdays. Scheduled hours/days may be flexible depending on your needs and the number of children scheduled in our care.RequirementsExperience in a pediatric care settingValid RN as issued by the Florida Board of NursingCPR and First Aid certifications requiredMust be able to pass a Level II background checkMust be able to regularly lift and carry at least 50 lbs. safelyExceptional written and verbal communication skillsKnowledge of Registered Nursing techniques and methodsKnowledge of medications and treatments used in patient careAbility to work on some SaturdaysWhy You'll Like Working HereAn opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children in the communityWorking alongside passionate professionals that are experts in their fieldWorking as part of a growing but close-knit teamCompetitive benefits, paid holidays, time off, and 401K