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

PEDS Behavioral Health RN

Role Overview

• Travel/Contract RN role in Seattle, Washington.
• PEDS Behavioral Health RN assignment in a pediatric acute psychiatric crisis unit for children ages 4-17.
• Night shift: 4x12 preferred; 3x12 may be available if interested.
• Ratio: 1:1.
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend.
• On-call: potential.
• Float scope: potential, within scope to meet facility needs.
• First-timers accepted.
• Locals accepted.
• Guaranteed hours.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred

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

Unit / Patient Population

• Acute psychiatric crisis unit.
• Treats children ages 4-17 with diagnoses including depression, disruptive behavior, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, psychosis, mania, eating disorders, conduct disorder, suicidal ideation, and self-injurious behaviors.
• Patients may also have chronic medical comorbidities and nursing needs such as diabetes, epilepsy, refeeding, cast care, and wound care.
• Unit is staffed with Pediatric Mental Health Specialists.
• Primary model of care for RNs; typical assignment is 1:6, with 1:1 or milieu support assignments as needed.

Facility Highlights

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