SHIFT:

Rotating (United States of America)

A Brief Overview

This is a full time, rotating shifts opportunity within our Extended Care Unit.

This unit is comprised of a general pediatric and lower acuity medically cleared behavioral health patients. Patients are from the Emergency Room who

require a 24 – 72 hrs. observation admission.

The Extended Care Unit nurses provide compassionate, evidence-based, patient-family centered care to children requiring close observation and treatment after an emergency department visit. Collaborative teamwork, professional advancement opportunities, and participation in multidisciplinary quality improvement projects are core components of this nursing team.

The Emergency Department Extended Care Unit (EDECU) is an extension of the Emergency Department at the CHOP Philadelphia campus. EDECU nurses provide compassionate, evidence-based, patient-family centered care to children requiring close observation and treatment after an emergency department visit. Collaborative teamwork, professional advancement opportunities, and participation in multidisciplinary quality improvement projects are core components of EDECU nursing.

Deliver compassionate, culturally effective care as a Registered Nurse at CHOP. Ranging from advanced beginners to expert practitioners, our nurses coordinate all facets of patient care, collaborate with diverse healthcare professionals, and can progress to managing the most complex cases in their clinical area.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.

We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver family-centered care guided by CHOP’s Nursing Professional Practice Model.
• Develop, evaluate, and revise patients’ plans of care throughout their hospitalization.
• Gather and analyze data to inform the care team and delegate tasks.
• Promote excellent patient outcomes by adhering to evidence-based practices, nursing standards, and safety procedures.
• Identify and address safety concerns or ethical dilemmas with unit leadership.
• Develop effective partnerships with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Adopt healthcare technology and clinical practice changes in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain CEUs for nursing licensure and comply with annual nursing competencies and mandatory education.
  
  

Education

• Required: Technical diploma- Nursing
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree- Nursing
  
  

Experience

• Required: At least one (1) year RN experience
• Preferred: Prior experience in pediatrics or area of specialty
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Use of patient-facing technology (IV pumps, point-of-care devices, CR monitors)
• Ability to gather and assess clinical information using appropriate healthcare technology
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• Required (upon hire at a Pennsylvania location): Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) or Nursing Temporary Practice Permit (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board
• Required (upon hire at a New Jersey location): Registered Nurse (New Jersey) or Nursing Temporary Practice Permit (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board
• Required (upon hire): Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by an organization that appoints a hands-on instructor to lead psychomotor skills verification (i.e., American Heart Association or Red Cross).
  
  

SALARY RANGE:

$47.15 - $56.72 Hourly

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.

At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting. Click here for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits.