Pediatric Nurse Onboarding Lead

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position:  Pediatric Nurse Onboarding Lead

Reports to:  Client Service Supervisor 

Job Summary: The Pediatric Nurse Onboarding Lead plays a crucial role at Connect Pediatrics by ensuring the seamless integration of new nursing staff into our dynamic healthcare team. This individual is responsible for providing ongoing support to new nurses and ensuring they are fully prepared to meet the unique needs of our pediatric clients. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in pediatric nursing, excellent communication skills, and a passion for mentorship and professional development.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements: 

1. Valid Texas RN/LVN license
2. Minimum of 2 years of experience in pediatric nursing
3. Strong leadership, mentorship, and interpersonal skills.
4. Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
5. Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities/essential functions: The person in this position must be able to perform the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

1. Provide mentorship through careful planning, organization, coordination, and regular review of nursing training and support services, aiming for excellence in patient care.
2. Provide feedback on the effectiveness of nursing training methods and practices, ensuring high-quality care outcomes.
3. Foster positive relationships with clients and staff, promoting a team-oriented culture.
4. Maintain strong connections with patients and their families, ensuring effective communication and support.
5. Demonstrate effective problem-solving skills and the capacity to make well-informed decisions.
6. Uphold all relevant Standard Operating Procedures and Policies, ensuring nursing practices meet organizational and regulatory standards.
7. Ensure nursing staff adherence to all operational guidelines and protocols.
8. Service Enhancement: Explore and advocate for innovative approaches to improve and expand pediatric nursing services.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform to the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Elements

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to communicate effectively; 
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to review a wide variety of materials in electronic or hard copy form; 
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other related equipment; 
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to safely lift, move, or maneuver whatever may be necessary to successfully perform the duties of their position; 
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to efficiently function in a general office environment; and 
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to efficiently function in a general office environment, with travel to a variety of field sites. 

Environmental Elements
Employee is in clients' homes, providing a dynamic environment for training and assessment activities. While this role includes occasional office duties, with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions, the focus remains on on-site client interaction, with minimal exposure to hazardous substances. This position also involves engaging with staff and clients, potentially under stressful or challenging situations.
The above list reflects the essential functions and other job functions considered necessary of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, or assigned by supervisory personnel.  This job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties.