About The Position

The Clinical Nurse PD plans and delivers family-centered patient care using the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role directs and coordinates nursing care based on established clinical nursing practice standards and collaborates with patients, families, and other professional disciplines to support effective, efficient care and mutually desired patient outcomes. The Clinical Nurse PD supports CHOC’s vision and mission while promoting excellence in nursing care. This per-diem position is based in Mission Viejo, California, in the Rady at Mission PICU and works 12-hour night shifts. The stated pay range is $73.44 minimum, $75.48 midpoint, and $77.52 maximum. Pay is determined by factors including knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, and position requirements.

Requirements

  • At least one year of acute care nursing experience, including at least six months in a pediatric setting.
  • Graduation from an accredited school of Registered Nursing.
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN), required for external offers made after November 1, 2015.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • California Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
  • Knowledge and ability to provide appropriate family-centered care based on age appropriateness and cultural and spiritual needs.
  • Excellent customer satisfaction and effective communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and complete duties in a timely, organized manner; work collaboratively and positively with others; and prepare accurate documentation and reports.
  • Flexibility and creativity in response to unexpected workload or staffing changes.
  • Ability to set goals and judge results in accordance with high standards, provide sensitive and respectful care, advance care through new ideas and technology, promote teamwork, and understand and exceed customer expectations.

Nice To Haves

  • One year of acute care nursing in a pediatric inpatient hospital.
  • Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN).

Responsibilities

  • Plan and deliver family-centered patient care using assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
  • Direct and coordinate nursing care based on established clinical nursing practice standards.
  • Collaborate with patients, families, and other professional disciplines to support effective and efficient care and desired patient outcomes.
  • Promote and provide excellence in nursing care while supporting CHOC’s vision and mission.
  • Prepare timely and accurate documentation and reports.
  • Perform work according to CHOC policies and procedures, professional standards of care, and applicable laws.
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