Registered Nurse, ED 7p-7a

Seattle Children's Hospital • Seattle, WA

22h

About The Position

As an integral member of the Health Care Team, the RN practices within the scope defined by the State, the ANA Scope and 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 the health care team. The role may include supervising and delegating tasks to Nurse Technicians, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Medical Assistants, Certified Nursing Assistants, and others as permitted by State Administrative Code. The RN supports Seattle Children's strategic goals and initiatives in daily work, including Continuous Performance Improvement, Value Based Behaviors, Error Prevention, Patient Safety, and Workforce Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access.

This position is in the Emergency Department and is listed for a 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. schedule. Emergency Department nurses must obtain and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within the applicable employment timeframe. The position requires a nursing degree from an accredited school and a current RN license. A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and pediatric health care nursing experience are preferred.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Washington State RN license, or another current state license required for the RN to work.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers at hire, unless the incumbent already holds appropriate life support education for the practice area. PEARS or PALS is accepted in lieu of BLS; ACLS is not accepted as a substitute.
• Emergency Department nurses must obtain PALS within 3 months of employment and maintain it; resident nurses in the Emergency Department must obtain PALS within 6 months and maintain it.
• For nurses performing moderately complex point-of-care testing, a copy of the highest academic diploma or transcript must be on record with Human Resources upon hire. Personnel trained outside the U.S. must provide documented equivalency evaluation by a foreign credentialing agency.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using the Nursing Care Process.
• Provide safe, family-centered patient care in collaboration with patients, families, significant others, and members of the health care team.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to other clinical staff as required and permitted by State Administrative Code.
• Incorporate organizational initiatives, including Continuous Performance Improvement, Value Based Behaviors, Error Prevention, Patient Safety, and Workforce Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access, into daily work.
• Obtain and maintain PALS certification within the timeframe applicable to the position.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 403(b).
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Additional benefits are available; details are provided on the employer’s benefits website.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time