Why Work at Children´s.... Are you interested in working with a team that has been recognized, both locally and nationally, for providing excellence in pediatric health care?
Why Work at Children´s.... Are you interested in working with a team that has been recognized, both locally and nationally, for providing excellence in pediatric health care? If so, The Children´s Hospital is a leading pediatric health-care network dedicated 100 percent to caring for kids. It has been designated one of the nation´s top ten outstanding children´s hospitals by U.S.News & World Report and Child Magazine. With more than 600 experienced experts representing the full spectrum of pediatric specialties, Children´s is home to many nationally and internationally recognized medical and research programs. Children´s provides complete pediatric care at its main campus and through a network of care that includes eleven Children´s Care Centers and more than 400 outreach clinics. A career at The Children´s Hospital will challenge your skills, stimulate your emotions and make you proud of your accomplishments. Qualifications: Required License/Certification - BLS / CPR Required License/Certification - Registered Nurse PALS required within 1 year of hire datePhysical Requirements: Ability to Perform Essential Functions of the Job:Audio-Visual: Color Discrimination: Good Audio-Visual: Depth Perception: Good Audio-Visual: Far Vision: Good Audio-Visual: Hearing: Good Audio-Visual: Near Vision: Good General Activity: Sit: 2-4 hrs. per day General Activity: Stand/Walk: 6-8 hrs. per day Motion: Bend: Up to 1/3 of time Motion: Carry: Up to 1/3 of time Motion: Lift: 1/3 or more of time Motion: Pull: 1/3 or more of time Motion: Push: 1/3 or more of time Motion: Reach: 1/3 or more of time Motion: Squat/Crouch: Up to 1/3 of time Others: Able to assist or assume direct patient care as census directly permits. Others: Able to provide services in all areas where newborn patients are served. Others: Occupational Hazards - exposure to unsteady or falling patient: In the course of transferring a patient, he/she may encounter a patient who falls or loses his or her balance, causing him/her to bear the full weight of a patient or fall with him or her. Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: Up to 100 pounds: Up to 1/3 of time Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: Up to 25 pounds: 1/3 or more of time Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: Up to 50 pounds: Up to 1/3 of time Job Overview: In response to collected data, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care designed to meet the individual health and illness needs of complex patients and their families in collaboration with other disciplines. Carries out patient responsibilities independently with emphasis on family-centered care. Increased independence in intermediate leadership role in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing activities at the departmental or divisional level. Equal Employment Opportunity: It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. Additional Information: Department Name: Nursing Float Team Job Status: 32 hours per week, Benefit Eligible Shift: Monday through Friday 0730-1730; hours and days may vary. This position is for the Ambulatory Clinical setting with opportunities to cross train to inpatient areas if desired.