Clinical Nurse - Pediatric Emergency Department

Phoenix Children's; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's is looking for a Clinical Nurse to join their Pediatric Emergency Department in Phoenix, Arizona. The ideal candidate will possess at least one year of clinical nursing experience, preferably in pediatric emergency or acute care, and be ready to work in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves comprehensive nursing assessments, supervising patient care, and collaborating with a healthcare team to deliver exceptional care to children and families. A valid Arizona RN license is required.

Qualifications

• At least one year of clinical nursing experience.
• Experience in pediatric emergency or critical care preferred.
• Current Arizona RN license or compact license valid in Arizona.

Responsibilities

• Complete nursing assessments of patients' conditions.
• Evaluate patient responses to care and document progress.
• Supervise patient care activities and provide feedback.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Pediatric emergency experience

Team collaboration

Patient assessment

Supervision and mentorship

Education

Two-year ADN or four-year BSN

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred

Tools

BLS certification

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Job description

Clinical Nurse - Pediatric Emergency Department

Department: PCH-MAIN | Emergency Department

Location: Phoenix

Shift: Mon‑Fri, Days, 8am‑5pm

Category: Nursing

Employee Type: Varies

Position Summary

We are seeking registered nurses with at least one year of clinical nursing experience, preferably in pediatric emergency or acute care. Candidates must have prior ED experience (adult or pediatric) and be ready to work in a fast‑paced, Level 1 pediatric trauma center. New graduates will not be considered for this position.

Position Duties

• Completes nursing assessment of patient conditions consistent with age and condition, including physical, psychological, social, developmental, and educational factors, to determine initial level of compliance with treatment plan per policy and unit guidelines. Performs ongoing patient and family assessments and identifies variations from diagnoses.
• Continually evaluates patient responses to care, teaching, and discharge plans. Documents patient progress in appropriate charts and shares observations and assessment outcomes with healthcare team and families to ensure timely communication and understanding of patient health status, progress, and ongoing needs.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing required activities within established parameters to ensure compliance with all applicable medication, storage and documentation standards, regulations, and requirements.
• Provides orientation to the unit, hospital systems, and processes to patients and family members to ensure familiarity with unit’s policies and requirements.
• Supervises patient care activities of assigned team members and delegates activities appropriate to knowledge, skill, and competency. Provides timely feedback and review of care delivery to ensure maintenance of patient safety, infection control procedures, therapeutic environment, and team members’ performance level, maintaining confidentiality as appropriate.
• Works collaboratively with patient care team and family members to establish and implement plan of care to ensure coordination of activities and ongoing communication of patient health status. Participates in patient care rounds and patient care conferences as appropriate.
• Fosters a positive learning environment by modeling best practices and patient‑centered care while providing guidance, training, and support to students and new employees through mentorship, clinical instruction, and knowledge sharing.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children’s Mission, Vision & Values

Mission: To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families.

Vision: Phoenix Children’s will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well‑being of children and families

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

Position Qualifications

Education: Two‑year ADN, four‑year BSN, or diploma in nursing. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or enrollment in an RN‑to‑BSN program is preferred.

Experience: Minimum one year of clinical nursing experience. Preference to those with pediatric emergency or acute/critical care experience.

Licensing & Certifications: Current Arizona RN license or compact license valid in Arizona; BLS certification. Required additional certifications: Ped Advanced Life Support, Emergency Nursing Peds Course, Advanced Trauma Care Nurse or equivalent.

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

• Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) – Constantly
• Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc.) – Constantly
• Hearing – Constantly
• Pushing/Pulling – Constantly
• Reaching – Constantly
• Sitting – Occasionally
• Standing – Frequently
• Stooping/Crouching/Kneeling/Crawling – Frequently
• Talking – Constantly
• Walking – Constantly
• Near Vision – Constantly
• Far Vision – Constantly
• Color Discrimination – Frequently
• Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment – Constantly
• Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance – Frequently
• Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance – Occasionally

• Inside office environment – Applicable
• Airborne communicable diseases – Applicable
• Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid – Applicable
• Fumes or airborne particles – Applicable
• Radiation exposure – Applicable
• Toxic or caustic chemicals – Applicable