Registered Nurse - Inpatient Post Surgical Unit - Full TIme/Nights

Valley Children's Healthcare; California; On-site; USD 64,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Children's Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Explorer unit, a fast-paced 35-bed post-surgical unit with additional EMU capacity. You will coordinate patient care, perform assessments, and implement nursing interventions under the Nursing Practice Act guidelines.

The role requires an accredited nursing program, RN license, and BLS/PEARS certifications. Night shift, 86.25% FTE, and 34.5 scheduled weekly hours with compensation range $46.25–$61.43 hourly, dependent on skills

Qualifications

• Registration as a registered nurse (RN) in good standing and license post-acquisition.
• BLS and PEARS certifications required within stated timelines.
• Accredited nursing program completion is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent nursing care and coordinate patient care plans.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing interventions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to meet patient outcomes.

Skills

Bilingual skills

Education

Program Accredited nursing program

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

RN license - CA-BRN

BLS - Basic Life Support

PEARS - Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization

Job description

About Us:

The pediatric inpatient post-surgical unit, also known as Explorer, is a dynamic and fast-paced, 35-bed unit, specializing in post-surgical care for patients across various specialties including orthopedics, general surgery, cardiac, and neurology. With centralized monitoring, our dedicated staff ensures high-quality care for every patient, offering an excellent opportunity for nurses to acquire diverse skills due to the rapid turnover and patient variety. The unit also plays a crucial role in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), with 12 beds – 6 for seizure monitoring and 6 for surgical overflow cases. Our EMU rooms are equipped with specialty equipment to monitor and visualize seizure activity, leading to improved treatment and better patient outcomes.

Explorer takes pride in our team-focused culture, celebrated by receiving the 2021 Team Excellence award for delivering top-notch care. Thirty percent of our nurses are nationally certified displaying our commitment to professional development and maintaining a high standard of care. Additionally, strive to be fully compliant with regulatory requirements daily.

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for providing competent nursing care. Responsible for coordination of the patient's plan of care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventions that lead to established outcomes. This position practices under the direction of the designated nurse executive, within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Valley Children's Hospital policies.

Qualifications

Education

• Program Accredited nursing program (required)


• Bachelors Degree Nursing (preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse License - CA-BRN - California Board of Registered Nursing (required)


• BLS - Basic Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire or transfer into position (required)


• PEARS - Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization - AHA - American Heart Association within 12 months of hire or transfer into position (required)

Work Experience

• Experience to correlate with Clinical Advancement Program (required)

Skills and Abilities

• Bilingual Skills Preferred.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation Range:

$46.25 - $61.43

Workshift:

Night (United States of America)

Position Exempt:

No

FTE %:

86.25

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

34.5

Daily Hours:

11.5

Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.