What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Nurse position at Gulf Coast Pediatric Care PPEC?
Gulf Coast Pediatric Care is a Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) facility with locations in Gulfport and Pascagoula. We have immediate openings for FT and PT Pediatric Nurses (RNs, LPNs) at our GULFPORT, MS, facility.
Candidate would preferably have at least two years pediatric experience particularly with children with special needs, medically fragile children, and/or technologically dependent children. Responsibilities will include providing skilled nursing services to children with complex medical needs in a day health center setting. Must be available to work Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 8 hour shifts. Open position is a 0900-1730 shift Monday - Friday.
Requirements: RN with current unrestricted Mississippi license and minimum of two years pediatric experience - preferably with children having complex medical needs. Must have or be willing to obtain pediatric CPR, PALS, and basic first aid certification. Drug screen and federal background check required prior to employment.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be up-to-date on immunizations, including COVID-19 vaccination.
- Strength: Sufficient to assist with lifting and transferring a patient and perform CPR
- Mobility: Sufficient mobility to bend, stoop, and bend down to the floor; ability to move around rapidly; and to move in small, confined areas.
- Hearing: Sufficient to hear through the stethoscope to discriminate sounds; to hear cries for help; to hear alarms on equipment and emergency signals; and various overhead pages.
- Vision: Sufficient to make physical assessments of patients and equipment.
- Communication: Able to communicate in both verbal and written formats; and interact with clients, staff, and faculty supervisors.
Weekdays only - No Nights or Holidays!
Visit our website: www.gcpc-ms.com
Relocation Assistance Provided:
- No
Work Remotely
- No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $1,119.39 - $3,179.49 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Pediatrics
Physical setting:
- Clinic
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- RN (Preferred)
Work Location: In person