The Registered Nurse (PDN) is a licensed professional responsible for the delivery and oversight of comprehensive nursing care for medically complex pediatric patients. This role involves utilizing the nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation to ensure individualized, high-quality patient outcomes in a supportive and collaborative care environment.
Deliver skilled nursing care in accordance with the individualized plan of care, physician orders, and clinical protocols.
Conduct comprehensive and ongoing assessments of patients' health status and response to treatment.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity, quality, and effectiveness of care.
Educate patients and their families on diagnosis, treatment plans, and preventive care to promote engagement and understanding.
Supervise and provide direction to direct patient care staff, ensuring adherence to care plans and established procedures.
Attend and actively participate in mandatory staff meetings, clinical team conferences, and professional development in-services.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with state, federal, and national accreditation commission standards.
Perform all duties under the clinical oversight of licensed supervisory staff and in coordination with agency leadership.
Carry out other nursing-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Licensure: Current and unrestricted Registered Nursing License in the State of Texas.
Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification.
Experience:
Minimum of one (1) year experience in a clinical healthcare setting preferred.
Pediatric and/or home health experience strongly preferred.
Transportation: Must possess a valid drivers license, active auto insurance, and reliable transportation for travel between the office and patient homes.
Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associates, or Bachelors degree program in Nursing.
Ability to lift and transport up to 50 pounds.
Capable of performing duties that may include prolonged periods of standing, bending, and patient handling.
Clinical expertise in pediatric care
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to function independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Commitment to patient-centered, compassionate care
Adaptability in dynamic, home-based and clinic settings
Sunshine does not subscribe to a one-size-fits all approach. From medical administration to tube feed and tracheostomy care to physical, speech, and occupational therapy, we provide the essential special needs child care you are looking for while incorporating enriching educational activities.
Additionally, our program offers stimulation and safe interaction with other children. Rest assured that our medical team focuses on helping your special needs child achieve as much function and independence as possible.
Our mission has always been to enhance the growth and development of each child with an individualized Plan of Care that sets measurable goals of progress.
This involves clinical care, therapy services, and enriching educational activities. Under our medical director, our pediatric registered nurses follow an individualized plan of care developed in coordination with each child’s physician and family.
