Registered Nurse - Medical 3 (0.9 FTE D/N Rotator)

Seattle Children's Hospital•Seattle, WA

About The Position

As an integral member of the Health Care Team, the Registered Nurse (RN) practices within the scope defined by the State and the ANA Scope and Standards for Pediatric Nursing Practice, and follows Seattle Children’s policies, procedures, and care guidelines. The RN provides safe, family-centered patient care using the Nursing Care Process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care collaboratively with patients, their families and significant others, and members of the health care team. The RN may supervise and delegate tasks to Nurse Technicians, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Medical Assistants, Certified Nursing Assistants, and others as permitted by State Administrative Code. The position also supports Seattle Children’s strategic goals through daily work aligned with initiatives such as Continuous Performance Improvement (CPI), Value Based Behaviors, Error Prevention, Patient Safety, and Workforce Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA).

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Washington State RN License, or another current state license required for the state in which the RN works.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers at hire, unless the incumbent has current appropriate life-support education required for the practice area; BLS must be maintained until that education is obtained. PEARS or PALS may be accepted in lieu of BLS; ACLS is not accepted as a substitute.
For nurses in the listed practice areas, successfully obtain PEARS within six months of employment and maintain it thereafter. Listed areas include the Medical Unit.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Pediatric health care nursing experience.
Prior experience in a pediatric-related health care setting or specific nursing area may be required for some departments.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, family-centered patient care.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using the Nursing Care Process in collaboration with patients, families, significant others, and the health care team.
Supervise and delegate tasks to Nurse Technicians, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Medical Assistants, Certified Nursing Assistants, and others as permitted by State Administrative Code.
Incorporate organizational initiatives into daily work, including Continuous Performance Improvement, Value Based Behaviors, Error Prevention, Patient Safety, and Workforce Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access.