Registered Nurse - Cardiac Specialty Unit (0.9 FTE, Day/Night Rotator)
About The Position
The Registered Nurse works as an integral member of the health care team and practices within the applicable state scope of practice, ANA standards for pediatric nursing practice, and Seattle Children’s policies, procedures, and guidelines of care. The RN provides safe, family-centered patient care using the Nursing Care Process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care collaboratively with patients, families, significant others, and health care team members. 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 regulations. The role also supports Seattle Children’s strategic goals and initiatives, including Continuous Performance Improvement, Value Based Behaviors, Error Prevention, Patient Safety, and Workforce Community and Connection. The position is in the Cardiac Specialty Unit and is listed as 0.9 FTE with a day/night rotating schedule. Nurses in the Cardiac Specialty Care Unit must obtain PALS within three months of employment and maintain it thereafter, subject to the stated life-support credential requirements.
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 life-support education appropriate to their practice area; PEARS or PALS may be accepted in lieu of BLS. ACLS is not accepted as a substitute.
- For Cardiac Specialty Care Unit nurses, successfully obtain PALS within three months of employment and maintain it at all times.
- Prior experience in a pediatric-related health care setting or specific area of nursing may be required for specific departments.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- Pediatric health care nursing experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, family-centered patient care.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using the Nursing Care Process.
- Collaborate with patients, patients’ families, significant others, and members of 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 regulations.
- Incorporate Seattle Children’s strategic initiatives into daily work, including Continuous Performance Improvement, Value Based Behaviors, Error Prevention, Patient Safety, and Workforce Community and Connection.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- 403(b).
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Tuition reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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