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Pediatric Nurses work at hospitals, health clinics and private pediatric practices to provide nursing services for infants, children and teens. They have an advanced understanding of childhood development that they use to interact with patients and administer age-appropriate treatments and medications. Pediatric Nurses often work with the same child throughout their adolescence, tracking their growth and looking for any developmental issues or abnormal changes in their labs.

Ce face un Pediatric Nurse?

A Pediatric Nurse, or Children’s Nurse, is a healthcare professional who provides basic medical support to children, often alongside a Pediatrician or Family Doctor. Their duties include communicating with children of different abilities and developmental levels about their symptoms, talking to patients and their families about medical issues and recording the child’s vital signs and lab results.

Responsabilitati

A Pediatric Nurse ar trebui să poată îndeplini diverse sarcini și responsabilități. Următoarele sunt câteva îndatoriri și responsabilități pe care Pediatric Nurse ar trebui să le poată îndeplini:

Check in child patients, evaluating their symptoms and checking their vital signs
Complete diagnostic tests
Administer medications or minor procedures
Create a treatment plan or coordinate follow-up medical care
Educate family members on treatment options

Aptitudini necesare

Un competitiv Pediatric Nurse va avea anumite abilități și calificări, inclusiv:

Communication: Written and verbal communication skills are crucial when working as a Pediatric Nurse. They must read and create written forms for updating medical staff on the needs of patients. They use strong verbal communication skills in talking to parents and to understand the symptoms of the children.
Interpersonal: Interpersonal skills are crucial, as Pediatric Nurses will often work with families during a stressful time. They must be able to form trusting relationships with patients and their families.
Technology: Advances in medical technology require that Pediatric Nurses operate medical equipment and interpret results. Nurses must also use computers to retrieve patient information, update records or fill prescriptions.
Problem-solving: Parents will often bring their child to a Pediatric Nurse, who works with other healthcare professionals to evaluate the child’s symptoms and create a treatment plan. Highly developed problem-solving skills are crucial in this process.

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