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Resident Nurse - RN Residency Program, May 2020 Cohort

Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s –- to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE
 
– RN Resident, May 2020 Cohort –
 
Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country.
 
In 2019, U.S. News & World Report once again ranked Seattle Children’s among the nation's best children's hospitals – for the 27th year in a row. We received national rankings in all 10 specialty areas evaluated by U.S. News & World Report, and are honored to be the only pediatric medical center in Washington to be ranked.
 
As a Magnet designated institution, and classified among America’s best large
employers by Forbes, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it’s delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring way, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community.
 
Please read the following information carefully.
The next RN Residency Cohort will start on Monday, May 4th, 2020. 

All candidates who are selected for an interview will need to be available for the in-person interview day held on Thursday, March 12th, 2019.  We only have one interview day available, and we do not offer remote interview options at this time.
 
For the May 2020 Cohort, the following departments will be hiring Resident RNs:
  • Medical Unit (Acute Care + Ambulatory Interview Track)
  • Surgical Unit (Acute Care + Ambulatory Interview Track)
  • Rehabilitation Unit (Rehab) (Acute Care + Ambulatory Interview Track)
  • Psychiatry & Behavioral Medicine Unit (PBMU) (Acute Care + Ambulatory Interview Track)
  • Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)  (Critical Care Interview Track)
  • Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU)  (Critical Care Interview Track)
  • Emergency Department Unit (ED)  (Critical Care Interview Track)
Some departments may only have part-time positions available (24-32 hours per week)
Some departments will have more full-time positions available (36 hours per week)
Shifts available will vary depending on department. We have the following shifts available: day shift, night shift, evening shift and day/night rotating shifts.
 
Our application process: Please follow these steps carefully.  

Apply online to this job posting by uploading a cover letter, updated resume and complete the Seattle Children's employment application. Be sure to include detailed information on resume regarding clinical rotations and/or senior practicum rotation (how many hours in each clinical rotation and department types).   
The candidate will be prompted to complete an automated questionnaire during the application process. The questionnaire will ask the candidate to rank their top three department choices, in order. See the department choices above. 
 
Job Description:
As an integral member of the Health Care Team, the RN functions within the Scope of Practice as defined by the State, the ANA Scope and Standards for Pediatric Nursing Practice, and adheres to Seattle Children's policies/procedures and guidelines of care. Responsible for providing safe, family centered patient care. Using the Nursing Care Process, the RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care in a collaborative method with the patient and patient's family, significant others, and members of the health care team. Nurses may be required to provide supervision and delegation of tasks to Nurse Technicians, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Medical Assistants, and others as defined by the State Administrative Code. Nurses assist in meeting Seattle Children's strategic goals by incorporating the initiatives to support the strategic plans into the daily work, i.e. Continuous Improvement and Innovation (CII), Accountability, Respect and Teamwork (ART), etc.
 
A Nurse Resident is a registered staff nurse who has worked less than one year and has been hired into the Residency Program. In addition to the duties and responsibilities described in the Job Summary, the Nurse Resident will participate in didactic training, leadership development, mentoring, and teamwork to support transition into practice. Additional information about the residency program can be found on our RN Residency website.