Collaborate with Clinical Practice Managers, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physicians and staff to ensure clinical expertise required to meet current and anticipated needs of patients utilizing ECMO and CRRT services. Work closely with perfusionists and dialysis staff to plan, implement and evaluate daily operations, purchase and maintain equipment and supplies and to identify and deliver training and continuing education of staff required to maintain competencies and to ensure best practices. Work with leadership and departmental staff to advocate and implement cost-effective identification, implementation and sustaining best clinical practices. Partners with ECLS Medical Director, Clinical practice manager and clinical nurse specialist of the dialysis program to plan, implement and evaluate quality assurance, patient safety and performance improvement programs that meets hospital goals.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
Minimum of two (2) years RN experience.
Demonstrated leadership experience.
Required Credentials
Current Washington State or Multistate (MSL) RN license.
Nursing or healthcare related professional board certification in a clinical specialty area or leadership on hire or must be obtained within three (3) years of hire and must be maintained thereafter. Certification must be recognized by the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) and approved by Seattle Children's.
Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers. This is a condition of hire and must be maintained at all times. Pediatric Emergency, Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS), or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) will be accepted in lieu of BLS for Healthcare Providers. (Note: Employees are responsible for any costs (including time away from work) associated with obtaining PALS or PEARS certification if it is not a requirement of the position). ACLS will not be accepted as a substitute to the requirements listed above.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification must be obtained within 3 months of employment.
As per the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), for RN's performing moderately complex point of care testing, a copy of a diploma or transcript of the highest level of academic achievement to be on record with Human Resources upon hire.
For personnel trained outside of the U.S., records of diploma/transcript must provide documented equivalency evaluation by a foreign credentialing agency.
A copy of bachelor's degree or higher in nursing or transcripts indicating attainment of bachelor's degree or higher in nursing is to be on record with Human Resources upon hire.
Nursing or healthcare related professional board certification in a clinical specialty area or leadership upon hire or must be obtained within three (3) years of hire and must be maintained thereafter. Certification must be recognized by the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) and approved by Seattle Children's.
Preferred
Academic presentations or publications preferred.
Masters in Nursing, Health Care Administration (MHA) or Business (MBA).
Experience as a CRRT in the ICU setting.
Compensation Range
$129,992.00 - $194,988.00 per year
Salary Information
This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.
Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants
This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors
Benefits Information
Seattle Children's offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.