Registered Nurse - Critical Care Float Pool/ Rapid Response Team (0. 75 FTE, night shift)

Registered Nurse - Critical Care Float Pool/ Rapid Response Team (0. 75 FTE, night shift)

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. Using 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, Certified Nursing 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, i. e. Continuous Performance Improvement (CPI), ART, etc.

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Willingness to work in all three specialty areas (NICU, PICU and CICU) once oriented.
• Current Washington State RN License or ability to obtain before start date.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) will be required upon hire into the CCFP/RISK and must be kept current at all times.
• As per the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), for all ICU RN's performing moderately complex point of care testing, a copy of a diploma or transcript of the highest level of academic achievement to be on record with Human Resources upon hire.
• All RN positions in the ICUs may require on-call hours. The amount of call hours may vary.
• Require 3 years' experience in a CVICU or PICU
  • Formal dedicated training in one or both PICU or CVICU
  • Formal as defined as at least 6 weeks of one-on-one training and orientation
  • See skills checklist preferences below
• Prefer Rapid Response Team or Charge Nurse experience
• Willingness to work in all three specialty areas (NICU, PICU and CICU) once oriented.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required and must be kept current at all times.

Preferred:

• CCRN specialty certification
• Previous experience in a CCFP or Rapid Response Team from another facility

Please note: The Critical Care Float Pool/Risk Nurses will have dual functions in their job.

• The CCFP nurse will also function as a RISK Nurse (Recognized Illness Severity in Kids) and be a member of the Rapid Response Team (RRT). The number of RISK shifts varies.
• The CCFP nurse will be assigned RISK shifts or direct patient care at the bedside within the ICU division.
• The CCFP/RISK nurse will be expected to attend both RISK and CCFP staff meetings.

Additional Information: Successful completion of required training must include excellent communication and interpersonal skills in critical situations; demonstration of collaborative, professional approach to patient care and education; strong critical thinking skills, demonstration in teaching to all levels of the health care team, self-directed learner, positive attitude towards change and feedback, and confidence in their nursing abilities.

- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers is required for all positions. Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) will be accepted in lieu of BLS for Healthcare Providers. ACLS will not be accepted as a substitute to the requirements listed above. Employees are responsible for any costs (including time away from work) associated with obtaining PALS or PEARS certification if it is not a requirement of the position.

- Nurses working in the following areas are required to successfully obtain PALS within 3 months of employment, and subsequently maintain at all times:

- Critical Care Float

- As per the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), for nurses performing moderately complex point of care testing in the following areas, a copy of a diploma or transcript of the highest level of academic achievement to 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.
- Critical Care Float

Required Education/Experience:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Required Education/Experience:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Required Credentials:
- Current Washington State RN License, or other current state license that the RN is required to work in.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers is required for all positions. Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) will be accepted in lieu of BLS for Healthcare Providers. ACLS will not be accepted as a substitute to the requirements listed above. Employees are responsible for any costs (including time away from work) associated with obtaining PALS or PEARS certification if it is not a requirement of the position.
- Nurses working in the following areas are required to successfully obtain PALS within 6 months of employment, and subsequently maintain at all times:
- Critical Care Float
- As per the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), for nurses performing moderately complex point of care testing in the following areas, a copy of a diploma or transcript of the highest level of academic achievement to 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.
- Critical Care Float
- Specialty certification in area of practice may be required for specific departments.
- Any position that requires use of a motor vehicle will require a current Washington State Driver's license.

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.

The union pay ranges can be found on the Seattle Children's website here: -

Seattle Children's offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors .

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. for more information.

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