Registered Nurse (RN) - Child Adolescent Psychiatry Services, San Diego, CA

Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego San Diego, CA, US

JOB SUMMARY:

The Clinical Nurse II collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members. Responsible for independently applying the nursing process through the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation of pediatric patient care. Resolves patient problems and needs by applying multidisciplinary team strategies. Selects and coordinates the appropriate care, taking into consideration the age, developmental level and size of the patient. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration, storage procedures and controlled substance regulations. Should be able to identify own limitations and seek resources as needed. Maintains a collaborative relationship among health care teams by communicating information and participating in team problem-solving methods.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate’s Degree

Current California RN License

BLS for Healthcare Providers, issued by American Heart Association

Associate’s Degree in Nursing while pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing will be accepted.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree

Multilingual

Previous pediatric externship or clinical experience with pediatrics or neonates

The current salary range for this position is $61.91 to $88.55

A candidate’s placement in the range will be determined based on the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to being externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by reviewing market data to remain competitive within the nonprofit, healthcare sector. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.

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