Registered Nurse - Apheresis
Company: Seattle Childrens Hospital
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview: This position is eligible for a $20k sign on bonus for
candidates with 6 months of apheresis nursing experience. As an
integral member of the Health Care Team, the RN functions within
the Scope of Practice as defined by the State, the ANA Scope and
Standards for Pediatric Nursing Practice, and adheres to Seattle
Children's policies/procedures and guidelines of care. Responsible
for providing safe, family centered patient care. Using the Nursing
Care Process, the RN is responsible for assessing, planning,
implementing and evaluating patient care in a collaborative method
with the patient and patient's family, significant others, and
members of the health care team. May be required to provide
supervision and delegation of tasks to Nurse Technicians, Licensed
Practical Nurses, Certified Medical Assistants, Certified Nursing
Assistants, and others as defined by the State Administrative Code.
Assists in meeting Seattle Children's strategic goals by
incorporating the initiatives to support the strategic plans into
the daily work, i. e. Continuous Performance Improvement (CPI),
ART, etc. In accordance with House Bill 1155 (effective January 1,
2020), the following areas have clinical unpredictable needs and as
a result will have a call obligation within their nursing
positions: Apheresis, Cardiac Cath Lab, Dialysis, ECMO, Home Care
Services, Imaging Services (including GI Procedures), Perioperative
Services, and Transplant Coordinators.#LI-MO1RequirementsRequired
Education/Experience: - Graduate of an accredited school of
nursing; BSN preferred. - Prior experience in a pediatric related
health care setting, or a specific area of nursing, may be required
for specific departments. - Per the driver's license requirement
noted below, must have a driving record acceptable to Risk
Management. Required Credentials: - Current Washington State RN
License, or other current state license that the RN is required to
work in. - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare
Providers is required for all positions. Pediatric Emergency
Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS), and Pediatric
Advanced Life Support (PALS) will be accepted in lieu of BLS for
Healthcare Providers. ACLS will not be accepted as a substitute to
the requirements listed above. Employees are responsible for any
costs (including time away from work) associated with obtaining
PALS or PEARS certification if it is not a requirement of the
position. - Nurses working in the following areas are required to
successfully obtain PEARS within 6 months of employment, and
subsequently maintain at all times:- Apheresis ServicesPreferred: -
Bachelor's degree in Nursing - Pediatric health care nursing
experienceCovid-19 VaccinationIn accordance with Washington state
law, Seattle Children's requires that all employees be fully
vaccinated against COVID-19. All offers are contingent and your
vaccine status will be verified at onboarding.Our Commitment to
DiversityOur community welcomes diverse experiences, backgrounds,
and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and
allows us to better connect with our increasingly diverse patients
and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains,
compensates, and promotes without regard to race, religion, color,
national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or
related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an
individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected
characteristics. The people who work at Seattle Children's are
members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the
qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to
be ourselves within this community, which cultivates and promotes
equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels. Seattle Children's
is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative
Action Employer.
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