RN - PICU - Nights- PRN (As Needed)

Since Woman’s has been part of a select group of hospitals in the nation who can provide quality care for the smallest and sickest babies.

With the addition of a Level II Pediatric Intensive Care Unit we are expanding our services to care for babies who require critical care up to months of age.

Our designation as a Level II PICU means we have a neonatologist or pediatric intensivist and anesthesiologist available hours a day, days a week.

Our caring team of neonatologists, pediatric intensivists, and specially trained nurses monitor the baby’s condition at all times by direct observation, and by using the latest specialized equipment and technology available.

Requirements :

• Graduation from an accredited school of registered nursing is required
• Current licensure by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing is required
• Experience and / or certification in the area preferred, but not necessary

Responsibilities of the PICU RN position include, but are not limited to :

• Identify patient needs and determine priorities for care through assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.
• Collaborates with, directs, and may delegate to the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the attainment of positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence, and professional standards of care.
• Coordinates treatment plans; develops / implements discharge and / or transfer plans.
• Provide education and emotional support to patient and family appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstance.
• Document care based on standards of care and practice, patient acuity, and / or clinical priority.
• Provide patient centric care in alignment with professional nursing practice standards, ANA Standards & the LA Nurse Practice Act.
• Delegate to non-licensed nursing staff within the RN’s scope of practice and in accordance with established policies.
• Perform other duties assigned by Department management according to policies and procedures and the mission of Woman's Hospital.

Hours

PRN (As Needed)

Nights; pm to am

$ - $

A Work Experience with Purpose

Woman’s is one of the largest specialty hospitals for women and infants in the United States. We are recognized throughout the country for our innovative programs and we pride ourselves in surpassing the expectations of those we serve.

Providing exceptional patient care and creating exceptional patient experiences are at the center of what we do at Woman’s.

Our team consistently exceeds state and national benchmarks for patient satisfaction.

Our employees, organizational culture, mission, vision, values, and benefits make Woman’s a best place to work. In fact, for the th year in a row, Woman’s has been recognized as a Best Place to Work by Modern Healthcare making us the only healthcare organization to earn the distinction every year since the program’s inception.

We are proud of the level of care our staff provides to our patients and each other.

For nurses right out of school to those with more experience, Woman’s is the right career choice if you’re looking for purpose and meaning to share your passion and compassion to care for others.

Your nursing career is as important to us as it is to the patients you will care for every day.

• Advanced care : We invest in delivering the highest quality care to our entire community. It’s our priority.
• Your voice matters : As an ANCC designated Magnet organization, nursing at Woman’s is focused on inclusive decision-making and shared governance.

You can help make us better every day.

• Grow with us : When you get better, so do we. Professional development is a part of our culture. We offer :
• In-depth Training and Orientation Period
• Transition to Practice Program
• Career Ladder Program
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement

$ Employee Referral Bonus

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Woman’s Hospital. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and / or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.