Clinical Nurse Attending PICU

Phoenix Children's; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Jobs is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Attending in Phoenix, AZ, to lead clinical management in the PICU. This role emphasizes mentoring and improving quality outcomes while supporting bedside nurses in their growth.

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, five years of experience, and must obtain national certification within six months. A solid focus on leadership and quality improvement is essential for the success in this full-time role.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of related experience in a healthcare setting.
• Strong clinical skill set in critical care specialties.
• National certification in area of specialty or related field within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership through subject matter expertise and collaboration.
• Support bedside nurses on specialty PICU unit.
• Translate evidence-based information to improve patient-care outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical expertise in critical care

Communication

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Current BLS Certification

Job description

Position Summary

Seeking an experienced clinical critical care RN leader with at least 5 years of direct bedside experience. This is a leadership role focused on clinical expertise in the PICU specialty, mentoring, and quality improvement. While the Clinical Nurse Attending does not have formal direct reports, they provide leadership through subject matter expertise, collaboration, and by influencing practice at the bedside. The role empowers nurses, supports growth, and drives improvements in quality and patient outcomes. The incumbent will support our bedside nurses on our specialty PICU unit. This is a day shift opportunity, Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:00pm. Must have BSN or graduate level degree. Must have a national certification or open to attaining one within 6 months. Examples include: CCRN: Certified Critical Care Nurse, CEN: Certified Emergency Nurse or CPN: Certified Pediatric Nurse. The incumbent will need to have a strong leadership and clinical skill set in the critical care specialties, change agent mentality, and passion for quality and safety. Strong clinical experience along with education, collaboration and quality and safety work is required. If your passion is quality care and outcomes, mentoring, and making a difference with improving evidence based practices, while helping nurses grow and improve patient care then this is the job for you! Must be open to working Monday-Friday. Full time/Exempt

The Clinical Nurse Attending is a leadership position focused on the clinical management of patients. The Clinical Nurse Attending prepares highly skilled nurses focused on improving quality and safety outcomes for patients or patient populations. The Clinical Nurse Attending assumes accountability for patient-care outcomes through the translation of evidence-based information to design, implement, and evaluate patient-care processes and models of care delivery.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. (Required)
• Master’s degree in related field (Preferred)

Experience

• Five or more years of related experience in a health care setting. (Required)

Certifications

• Current AZ RN license or an RN license from a compact state with multistate privileges or the ability to establish licensure to Arizona law prior to start date. (Required)
• National certification in area of specialty or related field acquired within the first 6 months of employment. (Required)
• Current BLS Certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association. (Required)

Special Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate positive customer relations. (Required)