Pediatric Registered Nurse Observation Unit
About The Position
Join our dynamic Observation Unit as a Registered Nurse, where rapid assessment and short-term care are key to delivering exceptional patient outcomes. As an RN in this fast-paced environment, you will assume responsibility and accountability for evaluating, planning, implementing, and monitoring care for patients undergoing diagnostic testing or treatment prior to discharge or admission. You’ll apply the nursing process using advanced technology, therapeutic interventions, and evidence-based practices to support timely decision-making and safe transitions of care. Collaboration is central to this role—you’ll coordinate closely with physicians, specialists, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure each patient receives high-quality, individualized care.
Requirements
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state of practice.
- Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required as of the job description's last update on 4/27/2025. Employees hired or promoted prior to this date will be held to the minimum requirements that were in place at the time of their promotion or hire.
- RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four (4) years of their hire date.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
- Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
- Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
- Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
- Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients.
- Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
- Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items.
- Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
- May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
- For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN).
- Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, plan, implement, and monitor care for patients undergoing diagnostic testing or treatment prior to discharge or admission.
- Apply the nursing process using advanced technology, therapeutic interventions, and evidence-based practices.
- Support timely decision-making and safe transitions of care.
- Coordinate closely with physicians, specialists, and interdisciplinary team members.
Benefits
- Insurance options
- Fitness discounts
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Tuition assistance
- Up to $250 annual caregiver incentive
- Up to $500 referral bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
