Chare Nurse - Cardiac Specialty Care Unit (0.9 FTE, Nights)

Seattle Children's Hospital • Seattle, WA

7d • $48 - $90

About The Position

As an integral member of the health care team, the Charge RN functions within the scope of practice as defined by the State and the ANA Scope and Standards for Pediatric Nursing Practice. Responsible for the planning, organization and delivery of safe and timely patient and family care for all patients on the unit during each shift or for providing safe direct patient care. Applies the knowledge and skill necessary to provide appropriate interactions with staff, patients and families of all ages. Applies the nursing process to the oversight and coordination of patient care for entire unit patient population during assigned shift. Assists in meeting Seattle Children's strategic plans by incorporating the initiatives to support the strategic plans into the daily work, i.e. Continuous Performance Improvement (CPI), ART, etc. In accordance with House Bill 1155 (effective January 1, 2020), the following areas have clinical unpredictable needs and as a result will have a call obligation within their nursing positions: Apheresis, Cardiac Cath Lab, Dialysis, ECMO, Home Care Services, Imaging Services (including GI Procedures), Perioperative Services, and Transplant Coordinators.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Minimum one year nursing experience is required
• Current Washington State RN License, or other current state license that the RN is required to work in
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers is required for all positions
• Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) will be accepted in lieu of BLS for Healthcare Providers
• ACLS will not be accepted as a substitute to the requirements listed above
• Charge Nurses working in the following areas are required to successfully obtain PALS within 6 months of employment, and subsequently maintain at all times: Cardiac Specialty Care Unit

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred
• Preference will be given to those with current experience in the area hiring e.g.: Peri Operative Services, PICU etc. and in pediatrics
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
• More than one year Pediatric health care nursing experience

Responsibilities

• planning
• organization
• delivery of safe and timely patient and family care
• oversight and coordination of patient care for entire unit patient population during assigned shift

Benefits

• Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees