Pediatric Registered Nurse Observation Unit

Job Description

Join our dynamic Observation Unit as a Registered Nurse, where rapid assessment and short-term care are key to delivering exceptional patient outcomes. As an RN in this fast-paced environment, you will assume responsibility and accountability for evaluating, planning, implementing, and monitoring care for patients undergoing diagnostic testing or treatment prior to discharge or admission.

You’ll apply the nursing process using advanced technology, therapeutic interventions, and evidence-based practices to support timely decision-making and safe transitions of care. Collaboration is central to this role—you’ll coordinate closely with physicians, specialists, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure each patient receives high-quality, individualized care.

Why Work With Us – Observation Unit RN

Autonomous Practice : Thrive in a fast-paced environment where your clinical judgment and decision-making are valued. As an RN in our Observation Unit, you'll manage patient care with autonomy while collaborating closely with a skilled interdisciplinary team.

Skill Development : Sharpen your expertise in rapid assessment, telemetry monitoring, IV therapy, and transitional care planning. The Observation Unit offers a unique opportunity to build proficiency in managing diverse patient presentations within short timeframes.

Meaningful Work : Make a direct impact by caring for patients during critical observation periods—whether they're awaiting diagnosis, treatment decisions, or discharge planning. Your role is essential in ensuring safe, efficient, and compassionate care.

Work-Life Balance : Enjoy predictable scheduling with full-time hours and rotating holidays / call. Our team values flexibility and supports a healthy balance between your professional and personal life.

Schedule : Variable days / shifts. Rotating holidays and on-call shifts are required to support continuous patient care.

Shift Differentials available.

Compensation And Benefits

Pay Rate : Competitive salary based on experience.

Comprehensive Benefits Package : Includes insurance options, fitness discounts, paid time off, 401(k) with employer contribution, and tuition assistance.

Incentives : Up to $400 annual caregiver incentive and $1,500 referral bonus.

Minimum Qualifications

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Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state of practice. Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required as of the job description's last update on 4 / 27 / 2025. Employees hired or promoted prior to this date will be held to the minimum requirements that were in place at the time of their promotion or hire.

RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four (4) years of their hire date.

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN). Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.

Physical Requirements

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.

Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.

Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.

Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.

Need to walk and assist with transporting / ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing / pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)

May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

For roles requiring driving : Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location :

Primary Childrens at Lehi

Work City

Lehi

Work State

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$34.53 - $52.25

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

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