Pediatric Nurse at American University of Nigeria (AUN)

SUMMARY OF POSITION 

Pediatric nurses provide health and medical care for children at the AUN Early Learning Center.The nurse will provide expert care to the child while working with parents, teachers and the Center Director for information, direction and assistance in line with stipulated policy and procedures. 

DETAILED LISTING OF RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Identify changes in a child’s signs and symptoms and intervene in emergent situations
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality in nurse/child relationships
• Differentiate between normal and abnormal physical findings
• Serve as health advocate for staff, ensuring that health concerns are given proper attention.
• Participate in activities to manage a child’s pain
• Analyse situations to anticipate pathophysiological problems and detect changes in status
• Administer medication using age-appropriate guidelines
• Determine a child’s needs related to pain management
• Evaluate a child for signs and symptoms of abuse
• Provide supportive care to dying children with parents
• Administer all medication at the center, communicating clearly
• Motivate staff to maximize collaboration, retention and growth
• Assist the center Director with the day-to-day operations of the school
• Shall perform any other duties as maybe assigned by the supervisor. 

Requirements for the position: 

• Nursing Certificate
• Valid License to practice/Nursing registration
• Two (2) to four (4) years of direct work experience with infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers.
• Basic Nursing Ethic
• Ability to undertake self-directed tasks when necessary.
• Flexible with time.
• Ability to learn
• Attention to detail.
• Capacity to prioritize by assessing situations to determine urgency. 

Other requirements, abilities for the position: 

• Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques
• Knowledge of pharmacological agents used in the treatment of infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette
• Tactfulness and professionalism