Children's Hospital of Philadelphia·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Provide high-quality, safe, and clinically competent care to complex pediatric patients across various critical care units including NICU, PICU, and Cardiac ICU. Collaborate with families and care teams to implement and evaluate patient care plans while maintaining professional nursing standards.
SHIFT: Any (United States of America)
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This premium rate position is 36 weekly hour shift opportunity with benefits.
Rotating shifts with every 3rd weekend and holiday requirement (see above).
Amazing opportunity for dual campus support with the Philadelphia [https://www.chop.edu/locations/main-hospital] and King of Prussia [https://www.chop.edu/locations/king-prussia-hospital] hospitals.
Support our stellar critical care units including NICU, PICU and Cardiac ICU.
This requires minimum of 2 years inpatient pediatric ICU experience.
The SWAT nurse is a highly skilled, highly trained experienced nurse who provides support to various Nursing Units, including but not limited to ICU, Medical, Surgical, and at least 1 specialty area as defined in Supplemental Staffing Nursing Policy. The SWAT nurse is able to function independently to provide safe, quality and clinically competent care. The SWAT nurse is able to plan, implement, evaluate and document care that is in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
What you will do
1. Nursing Practice
Follows Nursing Process to deliver safe care: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Synthesizes patient assessment data and recognizes complex situations prior to communicating with care team.
Collaborates with family, team members, and other caregivers to initiate/update plan of care, patient/family education, and discharge needs.
Manages care of complex patients utilizing proper prioritization and delegation to appropriate staff.
Identifies expected outcomes, revises plan of care when unexpected outcomes arise, and begins to use full range of communication as a means of conveying plan.
Documents ongoing evaluation and effectiveness of patient care utilizing current hospital standards, policies, and procedures.
Provides care that meets professional standards of practice and meets regulatory requirements.
2. Professionalism/Leadership
Role models appearance and behaviors that promote a positive image of nursing.
Interacts with parents/patients and colleagues with respect and dignity.
Spends the extra time with families, listening for avenues to improve on the ideal patient experience.
Understands the impact of arriving to work on time, is ready to start the shift, and predicts challenges and obstacles.
Provides an accurate patient status report to members of the team that reflect nursing interventions and patient outcomes.
Actively participates in patient care rounds and makes recommendations to the plan of care.
Chairs and/or participates in unit PPM council and may participate in departmental PPM council.
3. Research
Reads nursing articles, analyzes information, and initiates staff discussion(s).
Assists with data collection in research studies being conducted in work area.
Participates in efforts to apply research findings to clinical practice.
Frames basic research questions
4. Learning
Identifies own learning needs. Seeks out opportunities to meet needs and attends all required programs.
Applies education and training from internal in-services to daily work to enhance personal nursing knowledge and skills.
Attends education programs related to patient population.
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$15.00 - $507.00 Hourly
Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.
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At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting. Click here [https://careers.chop.edu/us/en/benefits] for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits.
Requires a minimum of two years of inpatient pediatric ICU experience and a valid Registered Nurse license in Pennsylvania or New Jersey. A technical diploma in nursing is required, while a bachelor's degree is preferred.
Utilizes patient education materials relevant to patient population.
Demonstrates healthcare informatics competency to manage patient care, outcome data, and current and emerging healthcare technology, which include:
Basic computer competency, including the effective use of patient care devices, computers, computer software programs such as e-mail and word processing programs, and shared network file space.
Information literacy, including the effective use of the Intranet and Internet to find electronic resources for patient care, nursing practice, and evidence-based decision-making.
Information management skills, including the effective use of the electronic health record and clinical information systems, the ability to collect clinical data using quality tools, and the ability to discuss, evaluate, and analyze outcome data presented in charts and tables.
5. Resource Management
Participates in promoting quality, efficient, and cost-effective care.
Monitors own usage of supplies and equipment. Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes recommendations.
Manages own time to accomplish direct/indirect care in a cost-efficient manner
Market context
Pennsylvania nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, outpatient settings, and long-term care, especially for RNs with current state licensure and BLS certification. These positions are competitive because employers often prefer candidates with a BSN and recent medical-surgical experience, and this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your Pennsylvania RN license, BLS status, and whether your experience matches the unit’s preferred background.
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