CN III; Test

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.

Job Summary

The Clinical Nurse 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. Collaborates with patient/family and other professional disciplines to create a partnership which ensures effective and efficient patient care delivery for the achievement of mutually desired patient outcomes.

Supports the organization’s vision and mission while promoting and providing excellence in nursing care. Accountable and responsible for deliverance of nursing care for all aged pediatric and neonatal patients requiring medical Advanced Life Support (ALS) or medical Critical Care Transport (CCT) under the supervision and in collaboration with a CHOC Children’s Physician. Responsible for accurately assessing, attempting to restore and maintain the well being of the ill and/or injured pediatric or neonatal patient during intrafacility or interfacility ALS or CCT transport.

Responsible for obtaining and maintaining competency in advanced scope of practice skills which include intubation, umbilical line placement, intraosseous insertion, needle thoracentesis, and resuscitation.

Pay Range

Minimum $68.00 Midpoint $85.00 Maximum $106.25

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 three (3) years of critical care nursing experience in either NICU, PICU, Transport Team or CVICU and one (1) year in a pediatric setting.
* Preferred:
Five (5) years of critical care nursing experience in a pediatric inpatient hospital. Previous Transport Team experience. Education

* Required:

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

* Required:

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS);
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) Certification (within 4 months of hire) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
* Preferred:
Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN);
Certified Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN). 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;…