Periop RN

SUMMARY :   This position is accountable for providing competent nursing care for patients with common health problems, and is expected to deliver competent patient care to a full patient assignment.  This position practices under the direction of the designated nurse executive, within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Valley Children's Hospital policies.

Valley Children’s Healthcare's multidisciplinary approach creates a dynamic team of pediatric surgeons, both general and specialty-based, working together to generate optimal outcomes. These include complex plastic surgery, neurosurgery, cardiovascular surgery, ophthalmology, ENT, orthopaedics and urology.

REQUIREMENTS :   A) a graduate from an accredited nursing program. BSN strongly preferred; B) an active California Registered Nurse licensure (RN); C) Minimum 6 months of experience and mastery of RN I performance standards and accompanying competencies is preferred however, new grads are welcome to apply, D) Life Support Certifications (see specifics below). Bilingual skills desirable.

Life Support Certifications Required : 1) Heart Code Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days; 2) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 12 months of hire or transfer into position.

POSITION DETAILS :   Full-time, These units may have shift availability for 6 x 11.5-hour shifts or 8 x 10-hour shifts per 2-week pay period. Weekend in-house and call shifts as well as holiday in-house and call are divided equally among the staff.

LOCATION : Madera, CA