(RN) Registered Nurse - NICU Scripps La Jolla: Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego

Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego, ranked by Parent Magazine as one of the 25 best children's hospitals in the country, has embarked upon one of the most amazing and ambitious new projects in our 55-year history - a new Patient Care Pavilion scheduled to open in the Fall of 2010.

As the region's only pediatric trauma center and the only area hospital dedicated solely to pediatric care, we are committed to creating a stronger future for children in San Diego and everywhere.

Join Rady Children's and reach new heights in your career!

JOB SUMMARY:

(RN) Registered Nurse - NICU Scripps La Jolla

JOB SUMMARY:

Functions at the Standard Level of nursing practice. Responsible for independently applying the nursing process through the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation of pediatric patient care. Selects and administers the appropriate care taking into consideration the age and developmental level and size of the patient. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. Should be able to identify own limitations and seek resources as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

At least one year of professional nursing experience.

Current California licensure as a Registered Nurse.

Current CPR certification (Issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross provider)

NRP (by the time orientation is completed on the floor)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

At least one year of professional pediatric nursing experience

At least one year of neonatal nursing experience

Bilingual

EOE/M/F/D/V