Pediatric Behavioral Health RN
Seattle, Washington
Seattle Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center

Pediatric Behavioral Health RN

Role

• Pediatric Behavioral Health RN
• Travel/Contract assignment in Seattle, Washington
• Night shift: 4x12; 3x12 may be available if interested
• Ratio: 1:1
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend
• On-call: potential
• Float: potential within scope to meet facility needs
• Locals accepted
• Guaranteed hours

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Washington
• Pediatric Behavioral Health (2 years of experience)
• Pediatric Behavioral Health experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Must be comfortable using least restrictive methodologies to manage disruptive behaviors, with prevention and de-escalation as priorities
• Must be able to initiate and perform physical holds
• Must be able to initiate and perform mechanical restraint
• Must be able to initiate and perform seclusion as needed for safety if criteria is met
• Therapeutic communication skills
• Comfortable working with children

Preferred

• RNs with limited pediatric background or behavioral health may be considered

Unit / Patient Population

• Acute psychiatric crisis unit treating children ages 4-17
• Diagnoses include depression, disruptive behavior, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, psychosis, mania, eating disorders, conduct disorder, suicidal ideation, and self-injurious behaviors
• Patients may have chronic medical comorbidities and nursing needs including diabetes, epilepsy, refeeding, cast care, and wound care
• Unit uses a primary model of care for RNs
• Typical RN assignment is 1:6
• RNs may also be assigned 1:1 or milieu support duties such as safety checks, resource RN, and low stimulation patient support

Facility Highlights

• Pediatric facility
• Teaching, Magnet, and Level I Trauma
• 407 staffed beds
• Charting: EPIC
• Scrub color: any color or T-shirt top, age appropriate and kid friendly