Job Description
This well-established 300-bed hospital is looking for a full-time Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (10 hour night shift).
Job Description
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.
Responsibilities
- Perform and document patient assessments at the time of the admission
- Plan of care, including discharge plans, revise the plans based on the patients’ response to treatment and regularly evaluate plans for effectiveness
- Document the outcomes of nursing interventions and patient responses
- Ensure physician orders are noted and correctly transcribed
- Provide educational materials to patients and families on care and treatments
- Keep physicians and supervisors aware of significant information regarding the patient and family
- Administer medications and complete treatments according to hospital policy
- Delegate work appropriately to non-licensed staff in accordance with standards of practice
Job Requirements
Qualifications
- At least 2 years of clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse (RN)
- At least 2 years PICU experience
- 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
Licenses / 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
22 hours ago