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Head Start Teacher

Sarasota, FL · On-site

Children First is an equal opportunity employer and offers a robust salary and benefits package. Requirements Additionally * Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record - proof of auto ...

Child First

Extended Care Aide - Part-Time

North Port, FL · On-site

$13 - $15.75/hr

Children First is an equal opportunity employer. Requirements Demonstrate/Knowledge to: * Provide effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions * Plan and implement learning experiences that ...

Children First Inc

Kitchen Staff Substitute

North Port, FL · On-site

$12.75 - $17/hr

Certification in Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certification or ability to complete within 90-days ... Contact with children who are ill and/or possibly contagious. * Contact with chemicals to clean and ...

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Registered Nurse (RN) (Per-Diem) - Pediatric Sub-Acute

Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego

San Diego, CA • On-site

$53.27 - $88/hr

Per diem

Re-posted 11 days ago

Rady Children's Hospital rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 46 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

97th of 1,055 rated hospitals

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children with special needs? The Bernardy Center is a 5-star rated pediatric subacute and long term care facility that helps patients and their families transition from the acute care environment by providing additional support and parent education prior to going home. The Bernardy Center team provides more than just medical support. Because they are children first, the developmental, emotionally and physical well-being of each child is the focus of care. Bernardy staff participate with the children in community as well as unit activities. So if you are looking to find a nursing position in which you have the time and opportunity to get to really know your patients and work alongside their families as well as make a life changing difference, the Bernardy Center team is looking for you!
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for independently applying the nursing process through the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation & documentation of pediatric patient care. Selects & administers the appropriate care, taking into consideration the age, developmental level & size of the patient. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, healing & quality of life. Able to identify own limitations & seeks resources, as needed. Acts as role model & resource person providing clinical leadership to other staff members & ensures quality clinical practices, skills, & developmentally appropriate activities for the residents.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate's Degree
1 year of experience
Current California RN license
BLS for Healthcare Providers, issued by American Heart Association
PALS (American Heart Association) within six months of hire
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree
2 years of experience
Minimum one year of supervisory experience
Experience working with ventilator-dependent children and children with developmental disabilities
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children with special needs? The Bernardy Center is a 5-star rated pediatric subacute and long term care facility that helps patients and their families transition from the acute care environment by providing additional support and parent education prior to going home. The Bernardy Center team provides more than just medical support. Because they are children first, the developmental, emotionally and physical well-being of each child is the focus of care. Bernardy staff participate with the children in community as well as unit activities. So if you are looking to find a nursing position in which you have the time and opportunity to get to really know your patients and work alongside their families as well as make a life changing difference, the Bernardy Center team is looking for you!
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for independently applying the nursing process through the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation & documentation of pediatric patient care. Selects & administers the appropriate care, taking into consideration the age, developmental level & size of the patient. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, healing & quality of life. Able to identify own limitations & seeks resources, as needed. Acts as role model & resource person providing clinical leadership to other staff members & ensures quality clinical practices, skills, & developmentally appropriate activities for the residents.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate's Degree
1 year of experience
Current California RN license
BLS for Healthcare Providers, issued by American Heart Association
Helen M. Bernardy Center Skilled Nursing Unit: PEARS (American Heart Association) within six months of hire
Helen M. Bernardy Center Pediatric Subacute Unit: PALS (American Heart Association) within six months of hire
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree
2 years of experience
Minimum one year of supervisory experience
Experience working with ventilator-dependent children and children with developmental disabilities
The current salary range for this position is $53.27 to $88.00
A candidate's placement in the range will be determined based on the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Rady Children's Hospital is committed to being externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by reviewing market data to remain competitive within the nonprofit, healthcare sector. This posting will remain open from the "date posted" until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.

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