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　　Seeking Breakthrough Makers

　　Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

　　At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care-and your career.

　　A Brief OverviewThere are four distinct units within the pediatric critical care complex. No pediatric experience is required and a comprehensive orientation will be provided. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available. Candidates hired for PICU are hired to a primary unit and will be assigned a shift in another PICU unit, if needed. Candidates hired for the PCU will work only in the PCU.

　　The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a 74bed, blended acuity, multidisciplinary unit. The PICU serves critically ill children and their families who require the most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services. These advanced technologies include, but are not limited to, a variety of high frequency ventilation devices, sophisticated neurological monitoring devices, Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), Peritoneal Dialysis, and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT).

　　The Pediatric Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is a 24-bed unit withinthe critical care continuum that manages medically complex, mechanically ventilated tracheostomy dependent patients that come from the PICU/NICU/CICU. The primary focus is on teaching families the skills needed to care for their medically complex children at home.

　　CHOP Critical Care Nurses work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes using innovative technologies. The Critical Care areas are equipped to deliver therapies that are aimed toward improving survival, hastening recovery, minimizing disability, and relieving pain and suffering from critical illness and injury in a safe, humane, and respectful manner. Conditions that commonly cause critical illness and injury or require intensive care include respiratory failure, renal failure, severe infection, multi-system organ failure, trauma, extensive surgery or organ transplantation, congenital anomalies, and hematologic or immunological disorders. Pediatric experience is not required, and a comprehensive orientation is provided. This requisition may fill multiple positions.

　　Critical Care nurses across the Pediatric Intensive Care unit are active participants in innovative unit-based research as well as organizational research initiatives. The Pediatric Critical Care Units currently encompass 100beds spread over 4 individual units, each with its own manager and leadership team. Applications to this requisition includeall 4 Critical Care Areas, although candidates are hired to one unit. Unit populations are as follows:PICU South- 24 bed unit with a mixed medical and surgical population serving patients that require Intensive Care with a diagnosis within a variety of medical subspecialties including a specific subset of oncology receiving radioactive therapy.PICU Main- 26 bed unit with a mixed medical and surgical population serving patients that require Intensive Care with a diagnosis within a variety of medical subspecialtiesPICU West- 24 bed unit predominately focused on Neurocritical Care patients but also will see all patients that would require pediatric intensive care.Progressive Care (PCU)- 24 bed unit focused on providing intensive respiratory care for patients across the age continuum who need long-term ventilation. The Progressive Care area provides a nationally recognized education and training program that supports technology dependent children's discharge to home.

　　Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionCHOP is committed to building an incl sive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.

　　We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.ResponsibilitiesDeliver family-centered care guided by CHOP's Nursing Professional Practice Model.Develop, evaluate, and revise patients' plans of care throughout their hospitalization.Gather and analyze data to inform the care team and delegate tasks.Promote excellent patient outcomes by adhering to evidence-based practices, nursing standards, and safety procedures.Identify and address safety concerns or ethical dilemmas with unit leadership.Develop effective partnerships with the interdisciplinary care team.Adopt healthcare technology and clinical practice changes in a fast-paced environment.Maintain CEUs for nursing licensure and comply with annual nursing competencies and mandatory education.

　　EducationRequired: Technical diploma- NursingPreferred: Bachelor's degree- Nursing

　　ExperienceRequired: At least one (1) year RN experiencePreferred: Prior experience in pediatrics or area of specialty

　　Skills and AbilitiesUse of patient-facing technology (IV pumps, point-of-care devices, CR monitors)Ability to gather and assess clinical information using appropriate healthcare technology

　　Licenses and CertificationsRequired (upon hire at a Pennsylvania location): Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) or Nursing Temporary Practice Permit (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing BoardRequired (upon hire): Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by an organization that appoints a hands-on instructor to lead psychomotor skills verification (i.e., American Heart Association or Red Cross).

　　To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine.

　　Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.

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