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