About this Pediatric Nurse II - PACU 1.0 FTE role at Children's Wisconsin
At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.
Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.
We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.
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Do you have a passion for helping little patients feel safe, comforted, and cared for during some of life's biggest moments? We're looking for a compassionate and skilled PACU nurse to join our team.
As a PACU Nurse, you will play a vital role in helping our young patients wake up gently, safely and with comfort after surgery - while reassuring families that they're in the very best hands. Additional responsibilities include being a partner in the care management team, providing coordination and management of patient care to pediatric patients and families within a continuum of care and delegating patient activities as appropriate within a care management assignment. Functions within professional and hospital standards.
This position requires:
Two years or more of prior nursing experience.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an ADN or a BSN in order to meet the recommended entry level for a professional nurse (or equivalent academic and/or professional experience). A BSN is preferred.
A current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Wisconsin.
Knowledge of the principles of neonatal, pediatric and adolescent growth and development and child/family responses to fear, illness, injury and hospitalization.
Current CPR certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart or American Red Cross is required.
PALS certification required within 90 days of hire.
Hours:
Four 10-hour shifts per week Monday through Friday.
Must be flexible with variable start times that range from 7:30am to 9:30am.
Call requirements: weekday overnight call 3 times in a 6-week schedule. Weekend call, as part of a team, approximately every 5th weekend.
Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.
Certifications/Licenses:
+ one of the following: - N/A, BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council, License RN-Registered Nurse (30) - State of Wisconsin, License RN-Registered Nurse (FL Compact) - State of Florida, License RN-Registered Nurse (KS Compact) - State of Kansas, License RN-Registered Nurse (KY Compact) - State of Kentucky, License RN-Registered Nurse (LA Compact) - State of Louisiana, License RN-Registered Nurse (NH Compact) - State of New Hampshire, License RN-Registered Nurse (OK Compact) - State of Oklahoma, PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council
