Registered Nurse (RN) - CVICU (Per Diem - Days)

CHOC Children's; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

CHOC Children's in Orange, CA seeks a per diem RN with pediatric CVICU/CTICU experience to plan and deliver family-centered care. The role emphasizes collaboration with families and a wide care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Requirements include RN licensure in CA, BSN within 2 years of hire, and ACLS/BLS/PALS certifications, with a focus on safety and compassionate care in a high-acuity pediatric setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pediatric family-centered care and cultural needs.
• Ability to document accurately and report timely.
• Strong communication with patients, families, and teams.
• Ability to adapt to changing workloads with teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver family-centered nursing care for pediatric patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to achieve patient outcomes.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation per CHOC standards.

Skills

Family-centered care

Excellent communication

Documentation accuracy

Team collaboration

Education

RN license CA

BSN within 2 years

ACLS/BLS/PALS certs

Job description

Why RCH?

At RCH, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at RCH can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. RCH’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals.

Work Location

Orange, California

Work Shift

Day – 12hrs (United States of America)

Environmental Sustainability Statement

Driven by the connection between children's health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children's health and patient safety.

Job Summary

We are looking for RNs with peds CVICU/CTICU experience for these per diem roles. The Clinical Nurse PD AC is responsible for the planning and delivery of family-centered patient care utilizing the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Responsible for directing and coordinating nursing care for patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards. Collaborate with patient/family and other professional disciplines. Create a partnership to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery for the achievement of mutually desired patient outcomes. Support the organization’s vision and mission. Promote and provide excellence in nursing care.

Pay Range

Minimum $73.44 Midpoint $75.48 Maximum $77.52

Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

Experience

• Required: Minimum of one (1) year of acute care nursing experience OR nine (9) months of acute care nursing experience in a pediatric setting.
• Preferred: One (1) year acute care nursing in a pediatric inpatient hospital.

Education

• Required: Graduation from an accredited school of Registered Nursing; Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) required within two (2) years of hire.

Specialized Skills

• Required: Knowledge of and ability to provide appropriate family-centered patient care based upon age appropriateness and cultural and spiritual needs; Excellent customer satisfaction skills; Effective communication skills; Ability to prioritize and complete duties in a timely and organized manner; Ability to work collaboratively and in a positive manner with others; Ability to prepare timely and accurate documentation and reports; Ability to perform work according to CHOC policies and procedures, professional standards of care, and applicable laws; Demonstrate flexibility and creativity in response to unexpected changes in work load/staffing; Ability to set goals and judge results in accordance with the highest standards; care with sensitivity and respect; advance care through development of new ideas and technology; promote teamwork to achieve CHOC’s mission; and understand and exceed customer expectations.

Licensure

• Required: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); Basic Life Support (BLS); Ped. Advanced Life Support (PALS); Registered Nurse - CA (RN).
• Preferred: Critical Care Registered Nurse.

Work Environments - Functional Demand

Light - Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35 lbs. Push/pull 50-100 lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher).

Physical Activity Requirements

Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation

Physical Activity Lifting

Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35%

Sensory Requirements

Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision

Environment Requirements

Airborn Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

Non-Discrimination Statement

RCH does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, disability, sex, gender (including pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with state and federal laws. RCH will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for positions at RCH, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the listed qualifications for a particular role, as your unique experience may be a great addition to our culture for another one of our opportunities.

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