Registered Nurse - PICU (Nights)
Seattle Children's
Job Description
Registered Nurse - PICU (0.9FTE, Nights) Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available for experienced pediatric ICU RNs that meet eligibility requirements. No pediatrics experience? No problem!
If you have experience working with adult populations, we will provide training on working with pediatric patients and their families while leveraging the adult RN experience you already have. We will personalize an orientation just for you to set you up for success in the pediatric specialty you are hired for. The PICU has 40 beds with 8 additional expansion beds specifically dedicated to pediatric critical care for tracheotomy, CRRT, vents, organ transplant, and bone marrow transplant with research and ECMO services.
There is a strong team of clinical educators and preceptors to ensure your successful training and support whether you are experienced or new to pediatrics. Typical training period can range from 10 weeks or more to effectively give your resources to attain competency and expertise in our PICU. Responsibilities Function within the Scope of Practice as defined by the State, the ANA Scope and Standards for Pediatric Nursing Practice, and adhere to Seattle Children's policies/procedures and guidelines of care.
Provide safe, family centered patient care using the Nursing Care Process (assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care) in collaboration with the patient, family and health care team. Provide supervision and delegation of tasks to Nurse Technicians, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Medical Assistants, Certified Nursing Assistants, and others as defined by the State Administrative Code. Assists in meeting Seattle Children’s strategic goals by incorporating initiatives such as Continuous Performance Improvement (CPI), Value Based Behaviors, Error Prevention, Patient Safety, Workforce Community and Connection into the daily work.
Required Education and Experience Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Prior experience in a pediatric related health care setting, or a specific area of nursing, may be required for specific departments. Required Credentials Current Washington State RN License, or other current state license required to work.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers; or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) accepted in lieu of BLS. Employees are responsible for any costs (including time away from work) associated with obtaining PALS or PEARS if not a requirement of the position. Nurses in PICU required to obtain PALS within 3 months of employment and maintain at all times.
For nurses performing moderately complex point of care testing, a copy of a diploma or transcript of the highest level of academic achievement must be on record with Human Resources upon hire. For personnel trained outside of the U.S., records of diploma/transcript must provide documented equivalency evaluation by a foreign credentialing agency. Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Pediatric health care nursing experience. 2 years Pediatric acute care or Adult ICU experience. Compensation Range $51.60 - $91.30 per hour Salary Information This compensation range was calculated based on full‑time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.
Benefits Information Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits . EEO Statement Seattle Children’s welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families.
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