Registered Nurse; RN - PICU, Per Diem Nights

Job Summary

The Clinical Nurse P‑D 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.

Location:

Orange, California | Shift: Night – 12‑hour (United States of America)

Minimum: $73.44 | Midpoint: $75.48 | Maximum: $77.52. Rate of pay is determined by factors including knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, and position requirements.

• Minimum one (1) year acute care nursing experience with six (6) months in a pediatric setting.
• Preferred:
  Over one (1) year acute care nursing in a pediatric inpatient hospital.

• Graduation from an accredited school of Registered Nursing.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) (effective on all offers made after November 1, 2015).

• Required:
  
  Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS);
  Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Preferred:
  Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN).

• 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.
• Understand and exceed customer expectations.

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

Functional Demand:
Light – Moderate energy level. Lift and carry 25‑35 lbs. Push/pull 50‑100 lbs. (e.g., empty bed, stretcher).

Physical Activity Requirements include Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl, Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation. Lifting (Floor to waist level):
Constant 67 or more%, Frequent 36‑66%, Occasional 0‑35%;
Lifting (Waist level and above):
Constant 67 or more%, Frequent 36‑66%, Occasional 0‑35%.

• Color discrimination, depth perception, far vision, hearing, near vision.
• Airborne communicable disease, blood borne pathogens, chemical, dust particular matter, extreme noise levels, extreme temperatures, radiation, uneven surfaces or elevations.

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.