Registered Nurse (RN), PICU (Full Time, Days)
Job Summary
Do you have more than 6 years of PICU experience? We would love to chat with you about this opportunity. Don't quite have that experience, but still want to join our amazing PICU team? We'd be happy to speak with you about our night shift openings.
Environmental Sustainability Statement
Driven by the connection between children's health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children's health and patient safety.
Experience Required
- Minimum of one (1) year of critical care nursing experience with six (6) months in a pediatric setting.
- Preferred: One (1) year acute care nursing in a pediatric inpatient hospital. Preferably a PICU.
Education Required
- Graduation from an accredited school of Registered Nursing;
- Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) required within 2 years of hire.
Specialized Skills Required
- Knowledge of and ability to provide appropriate family-centered patient care based upon age appropriateness and cultural and spiritual needs.
- Excellent customer satisfaction skills; effective communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize and complete duties in a timely and organized manner.
- Ability to work collaboratively and in a positive manner with others.
- Ability to prepare timely and accurate documentation and reports.
- Ability to perform work according to CHOC policies and procedures, professional standards of care, and applicable laws; demonstrate flexibility and creativity in response to unexpected changes in work load/staffing.
- Ability to set goals and judge results in accordance with the highest standards; care with sensitivity and respect; advance care through development of new ideas and technology; promote teamwork to achieve CHOC’s mission; and understand and exceed customer expectations.
Licensure Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS);
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS);
- Registered Nurse - California (RN);
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Pay Range
Pay Range: Minimum $56.96 Midpoint $74.05 Maximum $91.14
Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.
Work Environments
- Functional Demand: Medium
- High energy level
- Lift and carry 40-50 lbs.
- Push/pull +/- 150-200 lbs. (Patients on bed, stretcher)
- Lateral transfer 150-200 lbs. (ie. Patient)
Physical Activity Requirements
- Bending
- Carry Objects
- Climbing
- Keyboard use/repetitive motion
- Pinching/fine motor activities
- Push/Pull
- Reaching forward
- Reaching overhead
- Sitting
- Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee)
- Standing
- Talk or hear
- Taste or smell
- Twisting
- Walking
- Wrist position deviation
Physical Activity
- Lifting
Sensory Requirements
- Color Discrimination
- Depth Perception
- Far Vision
- Hearing
- Near Vision
Environment Requirements
- Airborn Communicable Disease
- Chemical
- Dust Particular Matter
- Extreme Noise Levels
- Extreme Temperatures
- Radiation
- Uneven Surfaces or Elevations
Non-Discrimination Statement
CHOC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, disability, sex, gender (including pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with state and federal laws. CHOC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for positions at CHOC, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the listed qualifications for a particular role, as your unique experience may be a great addition to our culture for another one of our opportunities.