Clinical Nurse III - Pediatric/Pediatric ICU

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center • Santa Clara, CA

412d • $176,544 - $236,621

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse III - Pediatric/Pediatric ICU position at the County of Santa Clara involves providing direct patient care in pediatric acute and intensive care settings. This role requires the application of advanced nursing knowledge and skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, while also taking on charge nurse responsibilities. The Clinical Nurse III is expected to work under general supervision, demonstrating the ability to handle complex patient care situations and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams.

Requirements

• Active California Registered Nurse License without restrictions.
• Three years of full-time Registered Nurse (RN) experience in an accredited acute care hospital setting.
• One year of full-time RN experience in Pediatric or Pediatric Intensive Care nursing specialty within the last three years.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is required.

Nice To Haves

• Nationally recognized certification in a specialty area is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in pediatric acute and intensive care settings.
• Assess patient needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Implement nursing interventions and evaluate patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to coordinate patient care.
• Educate patients and families on health management and disease prevention.
• Participate in clinical conferences and rounds to discuss patient care.
• Assist in teaching and mentoring less experienced nursing staff.
• Maintain compliance with nursing regulations and standards.

Benefits

• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree