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Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Float, per diem

Seattle Children's Type Per Diem Posted 2/21/2013
Salary - n/a - Starts 6/17/2013
WA - Washington (All) - Seattle Referral - n/a -    

At Children’s Hospital & Regional Medical Center, we’re driven by our collective ability to deliver life-enhancing pediatric care to children across the Pacific Northwest. We are proud of our recognition as one of the country’s best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report magazine. Nestled between the shores of Puget Sound and Lake Washington, Seattle offers a wealth of opportunities for people who crave entertainment, outdoor activities, cultural experiences and more.

Number of Openings:1
Requisition Number:13-5560
Job Title:Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Float, per diem
Department:18191-Ambulatory Support Staff
City:Seattle
State:Washington
Location:Hospital Main Campus
Secondary Location:
Union:WSNA
Work Status:Per Diem
Shift:Day/Evening Shift
FTE/Hours per pay period:Per Diem (hours per bi-weekly pay periods varies)
Hours Per Shift:variable
Call Hours:none
Work Days:Monday-Friday
Salary:In Accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement
Job Description:As an integral member of the Health Care Team, the RN functions within the Scope of Practice as defined by the State, the ANA Scope and Standards for Pediatric Nursing Practice, and adheres to Seattle Children’s policies/procedures and guidelines of care.  Responsible for providing safe, family centered patient care. sing the Nursing Care Process, the RN is responsible for assessing,  planning, implementing and evaluating patient care in a collaborative method 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, and others as defined by the State Administrative Code.  Assists in meeting Seattle Children’s strategic goals by incorporating the initiatives to support the strategic plans into the daily work.
Requirements:

Required Education/Experience:
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
- Minimum of 2 years of current/recent RN experience, in an acute care pediatric setting and preferably in a pediatric clinic setting.

Required Credentials:
- Current Washington State RN License.
- Current BLS for Healthcare Providers.  Current PALS certification will be accepted in lieu of the BLS either at time of hire or as an annual competency.  However, the incumbent is responsible for any costs (including time away from work) associated with obtaining PALS certification if it is not a requirement of the position.  (ACLS will not be accepted as a substitute to the requirements listed above.

Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- Pediatric ambulatory care nursing experience.