Registered Nurse; RN), PICU

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.

Apply now to see where your career at CHOC can take you.

Orange, California

Day – 12hrs (United States of America)

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.

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. Apply today! 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).

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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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

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).

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.

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

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

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