RN - Pediatrics (.75 FTE, Days)

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

1d•$48 - $87•Onsite

About The Position

As an EvergreenHealth Pediatric Nurse, you’ll care for a diverse patient population ranging from newborns to 18 years old on a growing pediatric unit. This includes infants transitioning from Level II NICU with stable respiratory status who are completing the final days to weeks of their stay as they mature neurologically and developmentally. The unit also supports both medical and surgical pediatric patients with conditions including respiratory illnesses, infections, feeding problems, hyperbilirubinemia, diabetes, and general surgery. Care is delivered in a single-room, family-centered environment, with nurses collaborating closely with neonatologists, pediatric hospitalists, and community physicians. EvergreenHealth is proud to be a Magnet-recognized organization, the highest global distinction for nursing excellence. This designation reflects our commitment to outstanding patient outcomes, shared governance, and a supportive professional practice environment. Nurses at EvergreenHealth benefit from education and development opportunities at every career stage, greater autonomy at the bedside, and strong alignment between nursing leadership and quality care—empowering you to deliver exceptional pediatric nursing care.

Requirements

Graduate of a nursing program (Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required)
Current Inpatient Pediatric nursing experience strongly preferred
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington
Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire
Current Healthcare Provider PALS certification by date of hire
NRP certification within 4 weeks of hire

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s in Nursing (BSN)
Master’s in Nursing (MSN)

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care and functions as a patient advocate.
Assesses the comprehensive nursing needs of an assigned group of patients.
Coordinates the patient and family/significant other education process.
Continuously plans, implements, and evaluates patient care, incorporating patient and family/significant other into the process.
Participates with physician partners and other interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement patient and family/significant other plan of care.
Communicates effectively all relevant information (e.g., patient information, safety issues, problems with equipment, quality issues, etc.) to immediate supervisor, in timely way.
Communicates and documents changes in patient condition, on a timely basis, to charge nurse/supervisor and physician.
Accountable for following the guidelines for attendance, punctuality and overall dependability. Accountable for effective performance and follow-through of all assigned responsibilities and for completing responsibilities within designated (or agreed upon) timeframes. Completes responsibilities in a manner consistent with organizational policy, goals and values.
Responsible for the "Accountabilities" associated with this position in support of the organization.
Performs other duties as assigned.