Registered Nurse - Pediatric Cardiac ICU

Description

About UH Rainbow Babies and Children's Pediatric Cardiac ICU :

Backed by the latest advances in life-sustaining medical technology, our CTICU is a state-of-the-art pediatric cardiothoracic critical care unit dedicated to the management of acute care for a broad range of congenital and pediatric acquired heart conditions.

Pre- and post-operative patients are admitted, as well as patients with nonsurgical cardiac conditions such as cardiomyopathy, myocarditis and heart rhythm abnormalities.

Additionally, UH Rainbow’s CTICU is responsible for managing the care of critically ill young patients in heart failure who require mechanical support, including extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) or ventricular assist devices (VAD).

A Brief Overview

Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients / families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status.

What You Will Do

Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship based nursing care.

Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.

Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.

Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing.

Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes.

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.

Complies with all policies and standards.

For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.

Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Qualifications

Education / Experience :

One (1) year of licensed inpatient RN experience is required. Prefer candidates with inpatient Cardiac, ICU, ED, or pediatric RN experience.

Minimum of Diploma / Associate’s Degree in nursing from accredited program required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of nursing process and practice. (Required proficiency)

Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (ie. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Ohio Upon Hire (Required) and

Basic Life Support (BLS) Upon Hire (Required)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) May be required based on clinical area standards. ()

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) May be required based on clinical area standards. ()

Physical Demands

Standing Frequently

Walking Frequently

Sitting Rarely

Lifting Frequently 50 lbs

Carrying Frequently 50 lbs

Pushing Frequently 50 lbs

Pulling Frequently 50 lbs

Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs

Balancing Occasionally

Stooping Frequently

Kneeling Frequently

Crouching Frequently

Crawling Occasionally

Reaching Frequently

Handling Frequently

Grasping Frequently

Feeling Constantly

Talking Constantly

Hearing Constantly

Repetitive Motions Constantly

Eye / Hand / Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements