Job Description
Join a team that's shaping the future of pediatric care. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is consistently ranked among the top 10 children's hospitals in the nation, delivering world-class care through more than 350 specialized programs and services. Here, world-class experts in medicine, research, and education work together to deliver family-centered care to more than 155,000 patients each year. At CHLA, your work will help build brighter tomorrows for the children and families we serve.
Overview
Schedule: 8hr shifts, 5 days per week; no weekends no holidays and no call
Purpose Statement/Position Summary:
The Intraoperative Staff Nurse at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) plays a vital role in delivering safe, family-centered, and developmentally appropriate care to pediatric patients undergoing surgical procedures. As a key member of the perioperative team, the nurse is responsible for maintaining a sterile environment, anticipating the needs of the surgical team, and advocating for the safety and comfort of the child throughout the intraoperative phase. This role requires clinical expertise in pediatric surgical nursing, strong communication and teamwork skills, and a commitment to CHLA’s mission of creating hope and building healthier futures for children. The nurse collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists to ensure optimal outcomes in a fast-paced, high-acuity ambulatory setting.
Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience:
- • 1+ year experience as an RN
- • 3+ years experience Surgical/Operating Room experience highly preferred.
- • Pediatric experience preferred.
- • Broad knowledge of patient care principles and equipment; CHLA patient care policies and procedures.
- • Ability to assess effectiveness of patient care; maintain a calm demeanor and assist in crises and emergencies; prioritize tasks for complex patient care; communicate tactfully, professionally and effectively, verbally and in writing.
Education/Licensure/Certification
Associate Degree in Nursing required, BSN preferred. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of California and American Heart Association CPR/BLS/PALS certification required.
Pay Scale Information
$104,395.00-$171,506.00
CHLA values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates who meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates who exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.
About Us
CHLA is a leader in pediatric and adolescent health, in our community, across the nation, and around the world . As a premier Magnet®-recognized teaching hospital, CHLA offers an environment rooted in learning, collaboration, and compassionate care. . We are home to groundbreaking research, clinical innovation, and a culture that supports personal and professional growth.
Since 1932, CHLA has been affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. Through this partnership and our own enduring mission, we remain committed to creating hope and building healthier futures.
CHLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, our work matters. And so do each and every one of our valued team members. We consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. We will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the LA City Fair Chance Ordinance and SF Fair Chance Ordinance.
Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodation under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact CHLA Human Resources if you need assistance completing the application process.
Our various experiences, perspectives and backgrounds allow us to better serve our patients and create a strong community at CHLA.
