59 jobs found in Madera

RCP - Respiratory Care Services - Part Time SUMMARY: This position is accountable for managing the basic respiratory needs of patients in the Emergency, Acute Care and Critical Care units with consistency and a minimal degree of independence under the direction of the Medical Director. The incumbent delivers patient care in an efficient manner within the scope of the Respiratory Care Practice Act and Valley Children's Healthcare policies. REQUIREMENTS: This position requires: A) graduation from a two year AMA approved respiratory care program with an Associate of Science Degree B) an active California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) licensure; C) A Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential (RRT) D) Life Support Certifications (see specifics below); and E) demonstrated basic mathematical calculation skills and understanding of age/cultural principles. Bilingual skills desirable. Life Support Certifications Required: 1) HeartCode Basic Life Support (BLS) within...

RN - Vascular Access Specialist - Part Time/Days SUMMARY: The Vascular Access Specialist is a licensed Registered Nurse who is accountable to assess and identify the vascular access needs of the patient, coordinate and provide services for peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) placement in the hospital setting and for outpatient referrals, and to serve as a resource to staff for ongoing monitoring, maintenance and management of potential catheter-related complications. This position practices under the direction of the designated nurse executive, within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Children's policies. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: This position requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, Bachelor's Degree preferred. Individual must have a valid California RN license and a minimum of three (3) years’ related clinical experience, pediatric nurse experience highly desirable. PICC Certification and bilingual skills...

RCP - Respiratory Care Services - Per Diem SUMMARY: This position is accountable for managing the respiratory needs of patients in the Emergency, Acute Care and Critical Care units with consistency and a moderate degree of independence under the direction of the Medical Director. The incumbent delivers patient care in an efficient manner within the scope of the Respiratory Care Practice Act and Valley Children's policies. JOB REQUIREMENTS: College Degree - 2 year AMA approved Respiratory Care program required. Masters Degree preferred. BLS - Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire or transfer into position required. RCP - Respiratory Care Practitioner required. RRT - Reg Respiratory Therapist, ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 12 months of hire or transfer into position, NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program within 12 months of hire or transfer into position, PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 12 months of hire or transfer into position and NPS...

RCP - Respiratory Care Services - Full Time SUMMARY: This position is accountable for managing the basic respiratory needs of patients in the Emergency, Acute Care and Critical Care units with consistency and a minimal degree of independence under the direction of the Medical Director. The incumbent delivers patient care in an efficient manner within the scope of the Respiratory Care Practice Act and Valley Children's Healthcare policies. REQUIREMENTS: This position requires: Graduate from a two year AMA approved respiratory care program with an Associate of Science Degree. Active California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) licensure and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required. Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) credential through the NBRC-National Board for Respiratory Care within 1 year of hire into a CardioPulmonary Lab position; Life Support Certifications (see specifics below); and F) demonstrated basic mathematical calculation skills...

RN - Apollo - Full Time/Days SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for providing competent nursing care. Responsible for coordination of the patient's plan of care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventions that lead to established outcomes. This position practices under the direction of the designated nurse executive, within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Valley Children's Hospital policies. Apollo is a 36-bed acute care unit staffed with licensed Registered Nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel. Pediatric patients, from newborn to age twenty-two, are admitted to Apollo from a variety of areas including: the Emergency Department, ambulatory clinics within our service area, and the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Patients who require respiratory support are most commonly admitted to Apollo and Apollo staff collaborate closely with licensed Respiratory Care Practitioners...

RN - Emergency Department - Full Time 7shifts/Nights 1900 JOB SUMMARY: This position is accountable for providing competent nursing care for patients with common health problems, and is expected to deliver competent patient care to a full patient assignment. This position practices under the direction of the designated nurse executive, within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Children's polices. The Emergency Department at Valley Children’s provides emergency pediatric and trauma care to infants, children, and adolescents (up to 21 years of age). We operate a 39-bed Level II Pediatric Trauma Center that sees about 120,000 patient visits annually. More than two-thirds of the Hospital’s patients are admitted through the Emergency Department. We have access to all of the Hospital’s pediatric subspecialties and their associated physicians. The Department is staffed by board-certified pediatric emergency physicians. In addition to their years...

RN - Apollo - Full Time/Days SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for providing competent nursing care. Responsible for coordination of the patient's plan of care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventions that lead to established outcomes. This position practices under the direction of the designated nurse executive, within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Valley Children's Hospital policies. Starship Apollo provides care for infants and children with acute and chronic respiratory diagnoses such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, bronchitis and respiratory syncytial virus. This 36-bed unit has 14 rooms with central monitors, to closely monitor patients with increased needs for respiratory support and intervention. Nursing and respiratory care practitioners collaborate in the care of patients on Apollo. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: A) a graduate from an accredited nursing program. BSN...

RN - Explorer - Full Time/Nights SUMMARY: This position is accountable for providing competent nursing care for patients with common health problems, and is expected to deliver competent patient care to a full patient assignment. This position practices under the direction of the designated nurse executive, within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Children's polices. Starship Explorer is a 36-bed, acute care unit with a patient population comprised primarily of surgical patients. The unit has monitored beds for more critical patients. The unit receives transfers from the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and/or Post Anesthesia Care Unit when a patient’s condition is a surgical one. This includes cardiac surgery, trauma, neurosurgery, orthopedic patients and more. The premature infant whose condition is stable enough to leave the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit may also be a patient on Explorer. Explorer is also occasionally an overflow area for...

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Explorer SUMMARY: The Clinical Nurse Specialist is an advanced practice nurse who functions in the role of expert clinician, educator, leader, consultant and researcher. In collaboration with the healthcare team, the CNS monitors the clinical care of patients and provides clinical support to improve patient care and outcomes. With in-depth knowledge and skills, advanced judgment and clinical experience in a nursing specialty, the CNS sphere of influence includes the care of the patient/family, practice of nursing and providing solutions for complex systems and processes. The CNS serves as a role model, patient advocate, charge agent, and leader to enhance patient care. This position practices within the scope of the California Nursing Practices Act and in accordance with Valley Children's policies. Valley Children’s Explorer Unit is a 36-bed, acute care unit with a patient population comprised primarily of surgical patients. The unit...

RN - NICU - Full Time/Nights SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for providing competent nursing care. Responsible for coordination of the patient's plan of care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventions that lead to established outcomes. This position practices under the direction of the designated nurse executive, within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Valley Children's Hospital policies. Valley Children’s main Hospital campus in Madera provides Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) support - the highest level of care available for neonates and infants. Valley Children’s supports a network of NICUs throughout Central California, providing the opportunity for families with critically ill babies to receive treatment closer to home throughout his or her entire stay. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: A) a graduate from an accredited nursing program. BSN strongly preferred; B) an active...

Charge Nurse - Surgery - Full Time/Days SUMMARY: This position is accountable for managing the overall operations of a defined patient care unit during an assigned shift. The incumbent is accountable for monitoring, evaluation, and directing patient care provided by staff, coordinating activities of the patient care unit, making staff assignments and assisting with the development and evaluation of staff members. The incumbent will assist with the recruitment and hiring of staff, evaluating staff competency and evaluating, coaching, and counseling assigned staff in concert with the Manager/Supervisor. This position practices within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Children's policies. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree required, Bachelor's in Nursing preferred. Active California Registered Nurse licensure. Minimum of 2 years' nursing experience required, leadership experience preferred. Pediatric nurse and/or OR experience a plus....

RN - NICU - Full Time/Nights (6 shifts) SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for providing competent nursing care. Responsible for coordination of the patient's plan of care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventions that lead to established outcomes. This position practices under the direction of the designated nurse executive, within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Valley Children's Hospital policies. Valley Children’s main Hospital campus in Madera provides Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) support - the highest level of care available for neonates and infants. Valley Children’s supports a network of NICUs throughout Central California, providing the opportunity for families with critically ill babies to receive treatment closer to home throughout his or her entire stay. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: A) a graduate from an accredited nursing program. BSN strongly preferred; B) an...

RN - PICU - Full Time/Nights JOB SUMMARY: This position is accountable for providing competent nursing care for patients with common health problems, and is expected to deliver competent patient care to a full patient assignment. This position practices under the direction of the designated nurse executive, within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Children's polices. REQUIREMENTS: This position requires: A) a graduate from an accredited nursing program. BSN strongly preferred; B) an active California Registered Nurse licensure (RN); C) Life Support Certifications (see specifics below); and D) Minimum 1 year experience preferred but new grads welcome. Bilingual skills desirable. Life Support Certifications Required:1) HeartCode Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days; 2) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 12 months. POSITION DETAILS: Full Time, 69 hours per pay period, Night Shift, Weekend and/or Holiday rotation PAY...

RN - PICU - Full Time/Days SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for providing competent nursing care. Responsible for coordination of the patient's plan of care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventions that lead to established outcomes. This position practices under the direction of the designated nurse executive, within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Valley Children's Hospital policies. Valley Children’s Pediatric Intensive Care Unit is comprised of a team of compassionate and highly skilled professionals, who provide excellent family-centered and evidence-based care, promoting the well-being of its critically ill pediatric patients. PICU is a 42-bed Critical Care unit consisting of approximately 140 staff members and 13 intensivist physicians. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: A) a graduate from an accredited nursing program. BSN strongly preferred; B) an active California...

RN - Surgery-General - Full Time/Days SUMMARY: This position is accountable for providing competent nursing care for patients with common health problems, and is expected to deliver competent patient care to a full patient assignment. This position practices under the direction of the designated nurse executive, within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Children's policy. REQUIREMENTS: This position requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, Bachelor's degree preferred. Candidate must possess a valid California RN license. Minimum of one year of nursing is highly desirable and OR experience is preferred but new grads also welcome to apply. HeartCode BLS is required within 30 days of hire or transfer into position and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS is required within 12 months of hire or transfer into position. Bilingual skills are preferred. POSITION DETAILS: Full time, Days, 6 x 11.5-hour shifts per pay period....

RN - Surgery - Full Time/Days SUMMARY: This position is accountable for providing competent nursing care for patients with common health problems, and is expected to deliver competent patient care to a full patient assignment. This position practices under the direction of the designated nurse executive, within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Valley Children's Hospital policies. Valley Children’s Healthcare's multidisciplinary approach creates a dynamic team of pediatric surgeons, both general and specialty-based, working together to generate optimal outcomes. These include complex plastic surgery, neurosurgery, cardiovascular surgery, ophthalmology, ENT, orthopaedics and urology. REQUIREMENTS: A) a graduate from an accredited nursing program. BSN strongly preferred; B) an active California Registered Nurse licensure (RN); C) Minimum 1 year experience preferred and OR experience highly desirable but new grads welcome to apply. D)...

RN - Recovery Room - Full Time/Days SUMMARY: This position is accountable for providing competent nursing care for patients with common health problems, and is expected to deliver competent patient care to a full patient assignment. This position practices under the direction of the designated nurse executive, within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Valley Children's Hospital policies. REQUIREMENTS: A) a graduate from an accredited nursing program. BSN strongly preferred; B) an active California Registered Nurse licensure (RN); C) Experience to correlate with Clinical Ladder level, D) Life Support Certifications (see specifics below). Bilingual skills desirable. Life Support Certifications Required: 1) Heart Code Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days; 2) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 12 months and 3) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 12 months of hire or transfer into position. POSITION DETAILS:...

RN Navigator - Genetics - Part Time/Days SUMMARY: The RN Navigator is a specialty nurse who functions in the role of expert clinician, educator, consultant and coordinator of care. In collaboration with the Providers, Nurses and the healthcare team, the RN Navigator coordinates, monitors and evaluates the clinical care and services for patients and families providing clinical support to improve access to care, patient care, and outcomes. The RN Navigator serves as a resource and primary contact to assist the patient and family in navigating healthcare and the course of treatment. With in-depth knowledge and skills, advanced judgment and clinical experience in the area of specialty, the RN Navigator assists the patient, family, staff and physician in providing solutions for complex patient care issues and in navigating the healthcare systems. The RN Navigator coordinates activities across; the continuum of care, interdepartmentally, and multiple healthcare facilities...

Charge Nurse - Pediatric Rehab - Full Time/Days JOB SUMMARY: This position is accountable for managing the overall operations of a defined patient care unit during an assigned shift. The incumbent is accountable for monitoring, evaluation, and directing patient care provided by staff, coordinating activities of the patient care unit, making staff assignments and assisting with the development and evaluation of staff members. The incumbent will assist with the recruitment and hiring of staff, evaluating staff competency and evaluating, coaching, and counseling assigned staff in concert with the Manager/Supervisor. This position practices within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Children's policies. As the only pediatric rehabilitation program in the region, our expert team offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care. Our multi-professional team provides specialized therapies and nursing care to treat conditions ranging from common...

Advanced Practitioner - Urology - Full Time JOB SUMMARY: This position is open to a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. The Advanced Practice Practitioner is accountable for a "defined" patient population. Functions in the roles of expert practitioner, consultant, educator, patient advocate, care coordinator and researcher within a specialized area of practice. Possesses and exhibits a high degree of knowledge, skill and competence in the provision of health care directly to the patient, family or community, or indirectly through guidance of care by other professional personnel. Provision of patient care is conducted and performed utilizing the medical model within the scope of licensure and in accordance with applicable law, regulations, and in accordance with VCH policies. Upon acceptance of an offer of employment and prior to providing patient care, candidate must submit Scope of Practice and all information for credentialing, to the Medical Staff office,...