Registered Nurse - PICU - Per diem varied

Swedish Medical Center

How would you like to be working in a job that you love as a member of a highly skilled and talented Pediatric Intensive Care team with a top-notch healthcare system? We will cross-train RNs with adult ICU or Emergency Care experience!

If you are ready to take your career to the next level, Take Your Career to Swedish.

As one of south metro Denver's most respected healthcare institutions, for more than 100 years, Swedish Medical Center is where exceptional professionals have come to provide excellent patient care. Located in Englewood, Colorado, this internationally recognized 368-bed acute-care facility is an eight time winner of the National Research Corporation Consumer Choice Award, a Top 100 Hospital recognized by Reuters, and boasts eight distinctive Centers of Excellence which includes Women and Children's.

At Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at Swedish Medical Center, we understand that health care isn't one size fits all. We know that children often need different treatment than adults. They need special attention, care and even special doctors to ensure they are brought back to health as quickly and safely as possible. That's why we offer comprehensive, specialized pediatric services.

From parenting classes and experienced pediatricians to pediatric emergency care and dedicated pediatric intensivists. We offer an 6-bed pediatric intensive care unit with a team of pediatricians and registered nurses who are all highly experienced in caring for kids of all ages.

Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at Swedish Medical Center offers after hours urgent care through our dedicated Pediatric Emergency Room, designed to give children and parents expert attention separate from our adult treatment areas. A pediatrician and a pediatric physician assistant certified in emergency medicine staff the Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at Swedish Medical Center Pediatric ER.

When children need more than routine medical care, Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at Swedish Medical Center has a dedicated pediatric team available to help him/her get back to good health. We have specially equipped pediatric trauma rooms, as well as board-certified pediatric intensivists on staff to treat the most serious injuries and illnesses. We have a six-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit that is designed to give extra attention to the children who need it most.

As a staff member, you will enjoy the warm, community-care setting that makes care more personal...and your career infinitely more satisfying. Rediscover the reasons you chose healthcare as your career. We are waiting for you at Swedish.

Position Summary:

The Registered Nurse demonstrates advanced knowledge, skills and understands the unique aspects of the population served in the care of his/her patients. Each service also requires specialized skills. The delivery of care is based on the physical, psychosocial, cultural, safety and learning needs of the individual patient. The Registered Nurse may rotate to areas other than his/her assigned service area/s, and will perform only those duties for which he/she has demonstrated competency. The Registered Nurse performs delegated duties consistent with the scope of practice and functions within the philosophy and overall plan of care delivery at SMC.

Position Requirements:

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

CurrentColorado Registered Nurse License.

CurrentBCLS, PALS required through AHA. ABLS and TNCC certifications recommended. EKG Interpretation competency or course.

Education:

Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing., BSN preferred.

Experience:

Able to articulate and demonstrate appropriate nursing theory and practice. Experience requirements are specific to positions and departments as appropriate.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Demonstrates good organizational skills. Provides safe and appropriate patient care within the Standards of Nursing Practice at SMC. Displays appropriate judgment and problem solving skills. Communicates positively and professionally with all internal and external customers.

Keywords: Pediatric "intensive care" "critical care"er "emergency room"