The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for providing competent nursing care. Responsible for coordination of the patient's plan of care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventions that lead to established outcomes. This position practices under the direction of the designated nurse executive, within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Valley Children's Hospital policies.
The Pediatric Sedation unit is part of the larger, very robust, Perioperative Services Department at Valley Children’s Hospital. The Periop department incorporates many procedural areas supporting a variety of service lines, which allows us to care for kids all over the Central Valley and the surrounding areas. The Sedation Unit services primarily provides care to the outpatient population. The team works closely with Radiology prior to procedures such as VCUG, nuclear med scans and US. They see oncology patients during their RAD treatments, LP’s, Bone Marrows, and intrathecal chemo and the RNs also work with Audiology quite frequently to help perform important BAER testing for infants with suspected hearing deficiencies. With 12 Operating Rooms, a newly upgraded Cardiac Cath Lab/Electrophysiology Lab, Sedation Services, Endoscopy Suite, Interventional Radiology Suite, and Post Anesthesia Recovery Unit (PACU) the Perioperative Department is well equipped to support Valley Children’s Patients with state of the art services. These services, technologies, and procedures do not just provide care, but help meet the potential of our teams and provide ample growth opportunities for individuals within the department.
With more than 670 physicians and 3,500 staff, Valley Children’s Healthcare delivers high-quality, comprehensive care to more than 1.3 million children across Central California. Our 358-bed stand-alone children’s hospital and network of specialty care centers and primary care practices offer advanced pediatric services - from cancer and blood disorders to heart care and neonatal intensive care, serving children with conditions ranging from routine to rare and complex. Beyond clinical care, Valley Children’s is also a catalyst for community health - partnering with schools, nonprofits and public agencies to expand access, promote wellness and support the long-term success of children and families throughout the region.
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