Job Title: Registered Nurse - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - Full Time/Nights
Job Description: This position is accountable for providing competent nursing care for patients with common health problems, and is expected to deliver competent patient care to a full patient assignment. This position practices under the direction of the designated nurse executive, within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Children's policies.
Position Details
Division: PICU
Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt
FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.8625 FTE (69 hrs)
Shift: Night
Shift Length: 11.5
Pay Range: 40.00 - 66.20
Location: Madera, CA 93636 USA
About Us: The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Valley Children’s Hospital is a highly specialized and crucial component of a larger healthcare facility. With 42 beds, it is designed to provide care for patients with high acuity needs. As part of a level 2 trauma center, our PICU is well-equipped to handle a wide range of medical and traumatic emergencies. The patient population of our PICU is diverse, reflecting the complex nature of cases we manage. Approximately 30% of patients are cardiac patients, requiring specialized care for repair of congenital heart defects. Another 30% of patients fall under the category of neuroscience, necessitating expertise in treating neurological disorders and injuries. The remaining 40% of patients are acutely ill with a wide variety of disorders. Our excellent outcomes indicate that the PICU at Valley Children’s is skilled in providing quality care for the sickest of the sick. This unit is perfect for individuals who are interested in exploring avenues to engage in critical thinking and who can work in a high intensity unit as a member of a successful team of nurses, providers, and support staff, making a difference in children’s lives.
EXPERIENCE:
- Six months to one year of experience is preferred, new grads welcome to apply
- Experience in pediatrics, PICU and/or hospital inpatient setting a plus
- Bilingual skills desirable
EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Graduate from an accredited nursing program, Bachelor’s in Nursing strongly preferred
- Active California Registered Nurse licensure (RN)
- If applying post-graduation but prior to license, will be considered for the Nurse Tech position and transferred to RN upon licensing.
- HeartCode Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer into position
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 12 months of hire or transfer into position
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- This position is set for a start date of December 9th
- Top of pay scale for RN I-RN II is $66.20 and top of scale for RN III-RNIV is $70.00
Have Questions?
Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-7071 or email us at recruiting@valleychildrens.org.
Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.
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