RN - Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Unit (0.9 FTE, Days)

About the role

The Psychiatric and Behavioral Medicine Unit (PBMU) consists of 41 beds. Care is provided on a 24-hour basis, seven days a week. The PBMU is committed to the evaluation and behavioral stabilization of children (ages 4 through 17) with emotional, behavioral, and neuropsychiatric disorders. Depression, developmental delays, attention deficits, anxiety, pervasive developmental disorders, conduct disorders, oppositional-defiant disorders, anorexia/bulimia, and psychosis are among the disorders commonly diagnosed. The unit is also invested in treating children with unique concomitant problems such as hearing impairments, chronic medical illnesses, or physical developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe, family-centered patient care using the Nursing Care Process.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care in collaboration with the patient and patient's family, significant others, and members of the health care team.
• May be required to 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.
• Supports the development of individualized treatment plans.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and rounds.
• Engages in continuous performance improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• 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.
• Current Washington State RN License.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
• PEARS certification for Psychiatric Unit Nurses.
• Safety Care Certification for Child Psych Consultation Behavior Support Team Nurses.

Qualifications

• Committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care to children and families.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of pediatric nursing practices and standards.
• Ability to manage stress and prioritize tasks effectively.

Skills

• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Knowledge of pediatric behavioral and psychological disorders.

Benefits

Seattle Children’s offers a comprehensive benefits 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.

Pay

$51.60 - $91.30 per hour

Schedule

24-hour, seven days a week rotation.