Registered Nurse - Inpatient General Medical Unit - Full Time/Nights
Thisposition is accountable for providing competent nursing care and is responsiblefor coordination of the patient’s plan of care though assessment planning,implementation and evaluation of nursing interventions that lead to establishedoutcomes. This position practices under the direction of the designated nurseexecutive, within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance withChildren's polices.
Discovery is a35-bed, acute care medical unit. General duty nursing care is provided to theacutely ill pediatric patient on Discovery. Primary population served includeGI patients, Infectious Diseases, Metabolic Diagnosis, and acute viralillnesses. Patient Care Services are provided utilizing the LEGACY care deliverymodel of care. The RN delivers and coordinates care in a collaborative mannerwith unlicensed staff, as well as staff from other disciplines.
Position Details| Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt | FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.8625 FTE (69 hrs) | ||||
| Shift: Night | Shift Length: 11.5 | ||||
| Pay Range: 40.00 - 66.20 | Location: Madera, CA 93636 USA |
The Pediatric General Medical Unit, known as Discovery, is an acute care unit dedicated to exceptional care for patients with various medical conditions. Our team specializes in diagnosing and treating issues such as sepsis, hyperbilirubinemia, seizures, rash or fever of unknown origin, generalized muscle weakness, cellulitis, abscess, ingestion, gastroenteritis, irritable bowel syndrome, short gut syndrome, and hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). In winter, we focus on respiratory patients, providing expert care for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and pneumonia. A key emphasis for Discovery staff is patient and family education, starting at admission and continuing until discharge. Our nurses pride themselves on informative sessions covering essential topics like understanding diagnoses, proper medication administration, NJ feeds, GT care and feeding, as well as PPN and IL administration through a central line, including its care. Our nurses work closely with other professionals to deliver comprehensive and effective patient care. This collaboration is a core aspect of our approach, as we continuously strive to enhance patient outcomes and safety.
Valley Children’s Healthcare – one of the largest pediatric healthcare networks in the nation – provides Central California’s only high-quality, comprehensive care exclusively for children, from before birth to young adulthood. With more than 670 physicians and 3,500 staff, Valley Children’s delivers high-quality, comprehensive care to more than 1.3 million children in our service area. Our network offers highly specialized medical and surgical services to care for children with conditions ranging from common to the highly complex at our 358-bed stand-alone children’s hospital that includes 28 regional NICU beds. Our family-centered, pediatric services extend from a leading pediatric cancer and blood disorders center home on the West Coast, and a pediatric heart center known for its expertise and pioneering treatments, to a Regional Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the highest level referral center between Los Angeles and the Bay Area. We participate in community initiatives, we support community efforts, we get involved where we can do the most good.
EXPERIENCE:
- Six months to one year of experience is preferred, new grads welcome to apply
- Experience in pediatrics or hospital inpatient setting a plus
- Bilingual skills desirable
EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Graduate from an accredited nursing program, Bachelor’s in Nursing strongly preferred
- Active California Registered Nurse licensure (RN)
- If applying post-graduation but prior to license, will be considered for the Nurse Tech position and transferred to RN upon licensing.
- HeartCode Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer into position
- Pediatric Emergency Assess, Resuscitation & Stabilization (PEARS) within 12 months of hire or transfer into position
Have Questions?
Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-7071 or email us at recruiting@valleychildrens.orgDisclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.
