RN - Pediatrics

Location Address:

1100 Central Avenue SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $37.80 Maximum Offer $51.00

Summary:

Build your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian is hiring a Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN). You’ll be part of a dedicated team providing care to infants, children, and adolescents.

We welcome applications from both new graduates and experienced RNs! New graduates have the opportunity to participate in our mandatory residency program, which includes monthly seminars led by the Nurse Residency Team, peer-to-peer debriefing sessions, support groups/mentoring, and rounding. The Nurse Residency Program is an added benefit designed to support your transition into practice.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity: Full time FTE: 0.90 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: Nights (United States of America)

Responsibilities:

As a Pediatric Nurse , you’ll deliver high-quality medical and emotional support, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and advocate for young patients and their families in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Your responsibilities will include:

Patient Assessment & Monitoring
Conduct physical exams, measure vital signs, and review medical histories across all developmental stages—from newborns to adolescents.

Administering Medications & Treatments
Safely deliver medications (oral, IV, injections), perform immunizations, and handle routine medical procedures. Continuously monitor patients for reactions

Care Planning & Coordination
Collaborate with pediatricians, specialists, and social workers to create and implement individualized care plans and follow-up strategies.

Developmental Monitoring
Observe and track growth and developmental milestones, adjusting care based on the child’s age and health condition.

Education & Emotional Support
Provide parents and caregivers with instructions on disease prevention, home care, and medical equipment use. Offer emotional and psychological support during hospital stays or treatments.

Documentation & Compliance
Accurately document patient observations, interventions, medication administration, and outcomes in compliance with legal and institutional standards.

Infection Control & Safe Environment
Maintain clean, safe care settings, follow sanitation protocols, and ensure equipment is prepared and functioning properly.

Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates .

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Nursing

• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License

• BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire

• Pediatric Experience Preferred or Previous Healthcare Experience Preferred

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

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