Nurse Practitioner - Psych Emergency Department
San Diego, California
Overview
Rady Children’s nurses serve as local and global leaders in shaping how care is delivered to patients and families throughout our organization and in the communities we serve. Behind each nurse and their leader is the commitment to learn more, improve outcomes and empower individuals to seek innovative solutions. We are transforming the role of the caregiver, and in that transformation, we are partners in advancing the quality of care. Every day, we look for new pathways. It is a journey of excellence.
It’s not just caring about children that make our nursing staff so special. It’s the magic! Our dedication to specialized training and sensitivity is perfected by caring for children 100% of the time. Rady Children’s is designed, equipped and staffed just for kids. As the region’s only pediatric trauma center, we care for children with the most severe medical emergencies to those with mild illnesses.
Rady Children's offers competitive salaries, robust benefits, generous paid time off, retirement savings with contribution match, employee recognition, Team Rady events and celebrations, along with other great perks. Join us in sunny San Diego!
- Full-time,
Part-Time
& Per diem - Level:
Entry-level
& Mid-level
Culture
- Consistently excellent in providing the highest level of care for our patients.
- Committed to improving outcomes and empowering individuals to seek innovative solutions.
- Ensuring that our employees Nursing Team receives support, rewards and career advancement opportunities.
- Collaborative, respectful and dedicated to care, research and teaching.
Career Path
Rady Children’s Hospital offers many career paths to support your immediate and future success.
- CN I
- CN II
- CN III
- Supervisor
- Manager
- Director
- Nurse Educator
- Case Manager
- Care Coordinator
Success Profile
What makes a successful Clinical Nurse Specialist at Rady Children’s Hospital? Check out the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Adaptable
- Collaborative
- Compassionate
- Courageous
- Positive
- Quick-thinking
It’s amazing to see these children go from weak to vibrant… The nurses who chose to come here are unique because they’re comfortable with these patients and are eager to give it their all… I’ve never worked with a more passionate group of nurses. Each and every one of them truly loves this patient population. They’re so dedicated and do such a great job.
– Cheryle Pillow,
Clinical Nurse III, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Total Rewards
We offer a robust Total Rewards Package in order to help our employees achieve and maintain overall physical, emotional and financial well-being for themselves and their families
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Health Plan
Medical, Dental, Vision
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403(b) Retirement Plan
100% employer match up to 3% of your salary
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Tuition Reimbursement
Up to $2,000 per year, paid time off for seminars
Responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY:
The Inpatient Nurse Practitioner delivers primary care to inpatients including but not limited to, complex and chronically ill patient population collaboratively with their department of medicine specialty to any Inpatient unit with the exception of patients defined as Critical Care and under the care of an ICU-credentialed physician. The Inpatient Nurse Practitioner may provide consultation within their specialty to patients in the critical care departments, Emergency Department, Out Patient setting, etc. The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive: physical assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation for patients and their families. The Nurse Practitioner also functions as a clinical leader, consultant and educator in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and all healthcare team members. The Nurse Practitioner supports the philosophies of the department of nursing, as well as the medical staff. The Nurse Practitioner also performs procedures under Standardized Procedures per Medical Staff Privileges. The "Inpatient" NP is defined as:
a. All inpatient units with exception of patients defined as "Critical Care" (NICU, PICU, CVICU)
b. Generally, they are working in a unit that is a 24/7 operation. Schedules are not limited to
Monday-Friday w/ limited or no holidays.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's Degree in Nursing - Graduated from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
Nurse Practitioner, State of California
Current California RN License
Nurse Practitioner Furnisher, State of CA
Nurse Practitioner Furnishing, State of CA, Controlled Substance II Privileges (for positions that require the writing of scheduled II medications)
DEA number (for positions that require the writing of scheduled medications; each department to identify which class needed CS II thru V)
BLS for Healthcare Providers, issued by AHA
PALS certification (Issued by American Heart Association)
Successfully complete the credentialing process through Medical Staff Services
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
2 years of experience
Two years of experience in clinical nursing with emphasis in specialty area
DEA number (for positions that require the writing of scheduled medications; Each department to identify which class needed CS II thru V)
National Certification in specialty area as a Nurse Practitioner
Formal education and/or lecturing skills
The expected hiring range for this position is $58.38 to $80.27.
Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity.