PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care

Opportunity:

RN - PICU

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Full-time position
• Ventilator and Pediatric ICU experience required with a minimum of 2 years
• Practice independently in a Pediatric ICU setting, demonstrating awareness of all relevant aspects of patient care
• Provide routine and complex nursing care utilizing the nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients
• Administer medications and treatments using appropriate protocols while monitoring for side effects and treatment effectiveness
• Address complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care given
• Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, family members, and caregivers
• Make appropriate assignments and delegate to other care providers as needed to manage clinical situations
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred
• Perinatal RN Residency or recent experience practicing in a Pediatric setting preferred
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), PALS (AHA)
• RN License in the state of TX or compact license required