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UCLA Health

Pediatric Liaison Nurse (AN1) - Emergency Department - Santa Monica

UCLA Health, Santa Monica, California, United States, 90405


General Information

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Work Location: Santa Monica, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Variable/ Flexible Days/Mids 12-hour shifts

Posted Date

08/13/2024

Salary Range: $67.06 - 97.43 Hourly

Employment Type

2 - Staff: Career

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

18301

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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The ANI Pediatric Liaison Nurse/Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator is responsible for assisting with clinical management and administrative coordination of the nursing unit. The position is a combination of clinical (direct care) and administrative responsibilities.

PEDIATRIC LIAISON NURSE/Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator

* Liaison with pediatric, hospital and prehospital personnel both in house and with outside organizations. * Maintenance of communication loop between the organization and outside pediatric groups. * Maintain familiarity with latest EDAP standards and lead department to meet and maintain these standards. * Participation in EDAP survey application process and EDAP site survey visits. * Participate in development and promotion of pediatric emergency education for the emergency department staff. * Participate in development and delivery of pediatric specific orientation for new staff. * Participate in the development and maintenance of pediatric quality improvement programs. * Maintenance of pediatric specific certifications and EDAP required education as outlined in Los Angeles County standards. * Maintains competency in pediatric emergency care * Promoting pediatric disaster preparedness for the ED and participating in hospital disaster-preparedness activities. * Promoting patient and family education in illness and injury prevention * Working with clinical leadership to ensure the availability of pediatric equipment, medications, staffing, and other resources through the development and periodic review of ED standards, policies, and procedures. * Participation in pediatric committees both in house and in the community including meetings of Pediatric Liaison Nurses of Los Angeles County.

Assumption: Meets CN III JD/PE

Salary: $67.06 - $97.43 Hourly

Job Qualifications

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* A current, valid California RN Nursing Licensure REQUIRED * BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, PALS, and ACLS REQUIRED * Graduation from a registered BSN or MSN program must be verified upon hire. * REQUIRED: Meets CN III JD/PE * Leading Abilities: * Behaviors, actions, and language reflect conscious commitment to supporting unit, department, and hospital vision. Projects a calm, reassuring and confident manner and promotes a cohesive team environment.

* Standards and Accountability Abilities:

o Consistently achieves high standards in clinical duties and holds self to same standards as others are held to. Makes decisions in the best interest of the patient.

* Communication Abilities:

o Effectively listens and communicates to peers both positive and constructive feedback. Able to admit fault and acknowledge others' position without becoming defensive.

* Planning and Decision-Making Abilities:

o Consistently uses good judgment in making decisions. Consistently identifies opportunities to improve unit performance and takes action to implement ideas.

* Relationship Building Abilities

o Develops rapport with patients and patients families. Able to recognize (or bring attention to) peers' accomplishments.

* Developing People Abilities

o Maintains positive attitude towards unit and work, helping to build unit's positive reputation. Consistently models right behaviors

* Skills in coaching and assisting staff in: * developing a plan of care including setting goals, monitoring and documenting progress * implementing interventions that are pertinent to goals established in the plan of care * evaluating the effective of interventions toward the attainment of established goals and recognizing the need to reassess or reset goal parameter