Registered Nurse (RN), PICU (Full Time, Days)

Children’s Hospital of Orange County; California (MO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) in Orange, CA, seeks experienced PICU nurses for our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. We welcome chat about this opportunity and offer night shift openings as part of a robust nursing team.

Minimum of 1 year of pediatric critical care experience; BSN within 2 years and CA RN license required. CHOC provides competitive compensation, education reimbursement up to $10,000 annually, and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of critical care nursing experience in pediatrics (1 year with 6 months in pediatrics).
• BSN required within 2 years of hire; California RN license required.
• BLS, PALS, ACLS required; CCRN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide family‑centered care based on patient age, culture and needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reports per CHOC policies.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure high quality patient outcomes.

Skills

PICU nursing

Critical care

Communication skills

Family-centered care

Education

BSN within 2 years

RN license (CA)

Job description

Work Location Orange, California Work Shift Day - 12hrs (United States of America)

Why CHOC?

At CHOC, 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 CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC's compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals.

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

Do you have more than 6 years of PICU experience? We would love to chat with you about this opportunity. Don't quite have that experience, but still want to join our amazing PICU team? We'd be happy to speak with you about our night shift openings. Are you interested in joining CHOC's mighty brigade of nurses in our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)?

• In addition to nurturing a meaningful career for nurses, CHOC also offers an excellent salary and benefits package including an education reimbursement program (up to $10,000 per year).

Pay Range

Minimum $56.96 Midpoint $74.05 Maximum $91.14 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 critical care nursing experience with six (6) months in a pediatric setting.
• * Preferred: One (1) year acute care nursing in a pediatric inpatient hospital. Preferably a PICU.

Education

• * Required: Graduation from an accredited school of Registered Nursing; Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) required within 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: Basic Life Support (BLS); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); Registered Nurse - California (RN); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• * Preferred: Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse

Work Environments - Functional Demand

Medium - High energy level Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200 lbs. (Patients on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200 lbs. (ie. Patient). 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 (Squat & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation Physical Activity Lifting 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

CHOC 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. CHOC 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 CHOC, 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.

Recognized year after year as national leader in employee engagement, and named one of the best children's hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, this is an exciting time to be at CHOC. Our campus is constantly growing and offering new state-of-the art programs and services as we continue to meet the needs of more than 250,000 children annually, making the opportunities for career enrichment endless. We offer highly competitive salary levels and benefits, but the personal growth and fulfillment you'll find at CHOC, coupled with an inspiring mission to nurture, advance, and protect the health and well being of children, are perhaps the most valuable payouts of all. We hope you will join our dedicated and talented team of associates committed to the highest standards of care and making a difference in the lives of children in Orange County - and beyond.

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