Charge Nurse - Dialysis ($20k sign on bonus)

Company: Employer
Location: Seattle
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Responsibilities Charge Nurse - Dialysis (1. 0 FTE)This position is eligible for a sign on bonus of $20k for qualified external candidates. Hours will be Monday - Thursday working 4, 10 hour shifts, 7am - 5:30pm. As an integral member of the health care team, the Charge RN functions within the scope of practice as defined by the State and the ANA Scope and Standards for Pediatric Nursing Practice.The Charge Nurse will assist with the responsibilities for the day to day operations of the unit in collaboration with Clinical Manager and Unit Director, including: Planning, organization and delivery of safe and timely patient and family care for all patients on the unit during each shift or for providing safe direct patient care Applies the knowledge and skill necessary to provide appropriate interactions with staff, patients and families of all ages Applies the nursing process to the oversight and coordination of patient care for entire unit patient population during assigned shift Assists in meeting Seattle Children's strategic plans by incorporating the initiatives to support the strategic plans into the daily work, i.e. Continuous Performance Improvement (CPI), ART, etc Coordination of Staffing for Shifts Work Flow Coordination and prioritization Makes patient assignments based on clinical skills of staff and patient and family needs. Acts as clinical and operational resource to peers and other employees, assisting them with clinical decision making and problem solving. Direct clinical care as applicableIn 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: Dialysis. Job Posting Addendum We specialize in treating young patients, including the smallest children. Our medical equipment fits babies through teens, and we work hard to make treatments as comfortable as possible for children and families. Seattle Children's has the only dialysis program specifically for children in the state of Washington. We treat short-term (acute) kidney failure, long-term (chronic) kidney failure and poisonings and intoxications. Our Dialysis program includes in-Center Hemodialysis, Home Dialysis Program, and Inpatient/Acute Dialysis. Seattle Children's dialysis unit was recently expanded and renovated with patient family input. It features state-of-the-art equipment, an additional 630 square feet of bright open space, and design elements that give greater comfort and privacy to patients and families. Requirements Required Education/Experience: - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred. - Minimum one year experience as a pediatric nurse. 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. - As a condition of employment: All Charge Nurses are required to successfully obtain PEARS within 6 months of employment, unless the position is located within one of the departments requiring PALS, as listed below. Current PEARS is to be maintained at all times.Preferred: - Bachelor's degree in Nursing. - More than one year Pediatric health care nursing experience. Min to Max Hourly Salary Min: USD $45.46/Hr. Max: USD $86.43/Hr. Min to Max Annual Salary Min Salary: USD $94,556.80/Yr. Max Salary: USD $179,774.40/Yr. Salary Information This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.The union pay ranges can be found on the Seattle Children's website here: WSNA - UFCWSeattle Children's offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position. Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors. Benefits Information Seattle Children's offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Click here for more information. About Us Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children's to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families' ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho - the largest region of any children's hospital in the country.In 2022, U.S. News & World Report once again ranked Seattle Children's among the nation's best children's hospitals - for the 30th year in a row. For more than a decade, Seattle Children's has been nationally ranked in all 10 specialty areas evaluated by U.S. News & World Report. We are honored to be the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest.As a Magnet designated institution, and classified among America's best large employers by Forbes, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it's delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here. Covid-19 Vaccination 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 Diversity Our 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.
Salary: $map.get("vacancy_salary-text"). Date posted: 03/16/2023

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