Pediatric Nurse II - PACU (0.75 FTE) (cwi)

Job Description

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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At Children's Wisconsin, we know that every child's surgical journey doesn't end when the procedure is over - it continues in the caring hands of our PACU nurses. If you have a passion for pediatric recovery care and thrive in a fast-paced team orientated environment we'd love to have you apply!

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. 

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an ADN or a BSN to meet the recommended entry level for a professional nurse (or equivalent academic and/or professional experience).  A BSN is preferred.

• 2 years of nursing experience is required; preferably prior Pediatric experience.

• 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 one year of hire.

Hours:

• Three 10-hour shifts per week.

• Start times rotate 7:30am, 8:00am, 8:30am, 9:00am, and 9:30am start times.

• On-Call requirement: Approximately 2 overnight weekday call shifts per month, plus approximately every 5th weekend on-call.

• For on-call shifts, nurse must be able to arrive at hospital within 30 mins.

• Holiday rotation required.

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 Health & Safety Association, License RN-Registered Nurse (30) - State of Wisconsin, License RN-Registered Nurse (AZ Compact) - State of Arizona, License RN-Registered Nurse (NY Compact) - State of New York, PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Health & Safety Association