Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN)

Austin, TX
Full Time
Texas
Experienced

Job Summary

As the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN), you will be responsible for performing patient assessments, developing a plan of care, and implementing and evaluating care. As a member of the interdisciplinary care team, you will work collaboratively with the other members to assure the safe and accurate delivery of care.

Job Responsibilities

* You will perform and document patient assessments at the time of the admission

* You will create a plan of care, including discharge plans, revise the plans based on the patients’ response to treatment and regularly evaluate plans for effectiveness

* You will document the outcomes of nursing interventions and patient responses

* You will ensure physician orders are noted and correctly transcribed

* You will provide educational materials to patients and families on care and treatments

* You will keep physicians and supervisors aware of significant information regarding the patient and family

* You will administer medications and complete treatments according to hospital policy

* You will delegate work appropriately to non-licensed staff in accordance with standards of practice

 

Experience

* 2 years of clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse (RN)

* Experience in an acute care setting – preferred

Education

* Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing program

* Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – preferred

If ADN, must complete BSN within 5 years from date of hire

License and Certifications

* Current State of Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact Registered Nursing License. If Compact License Texas license must be obtained within 90 days of hire

* Basic Life Support (BLS) required as per St. David’s Healthcare policy

* Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required as per St. David’s Healthcare policy

* Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification – preferred

* Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) certification – preferred

MUST HAVE MIN 2 YEARS PICU (WILL NOT CONSIDER PICU FLOATING EXP)

 General Comments

Additional Information

#Beds -6

  • Compensation: Salary range from $33.18 (min) - $39:00 (mid) based on years of experience
  • $3SPECIALTY PAY
  • $4 NIGHT DIFF
  • $2 WKN DIFF
  • SOB up to $25K w/HR approval
  • Relocation- $3,500
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