Overview

Registered Nurses in the Pediatric Acute Care Unit at Kentucky Children’s Hospital provide care for children ranging from infant to 18 years of age. 4 West is a 22 bed inpatient unit specializing in the care of hematology/oncology & medical surgical pediatric patients.
New graduate CORE positions are regular, full-time positions with benefits. Provide efficient safe quality nursing care to patients. Position acts in accordance to University, hospital and department standards and policies. Uses problem solving assessment and evaluative skill to plan and implement patient care

The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous and patient centered care which includes: assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care; delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; training and delegating duties for Nursing Care Technicians (Nursing Assistant); and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations. Furthermore, this environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and the team of physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes. This includes utilization of the nursing process in conjunction with a comprehensive patient-centered plan of care, ensuring patient satisfaction.

Source