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

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