Advanced Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse RN Pediatric ICU

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The role youâ€ll contribute :

The Advanced Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse works in a pediatric intensive care setting that serves the needs of patients with a variety of diagnoses.

Providing specialized comprehensive care for infants and children that require continuous monitoring. The nurse is required to have specialized training to deal with all critical care cases admitted to the department.

The nurse is comfortable and proficient in managing and operating all complex medical equipment and assisting physicians in the management of the patient.

Demonstrates proficiency in procedures and treatments available within the unit and are responsible for providing and supervising direct and indirect total nursing care responsibilities to identified age specific groups.

Utilizes the nursing process (assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating) in achieving the goals of the nursing department.

Adheres to the AdventHealth Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies.

Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. Â

The value youâ€ll bring to the team : Â

Nursing Knowledge : Demonstrates the ability to assess and interpret diagnostic data relative to patient age and condition, including, but not limited to lab results, non-invasive monitoring data and interdisciplinary team notes.

Nursing practice reflects the application of knowledge and skills pertaining to all diagnoses, procedures, medications, complications, and equipment associated with unit patient population.

Patient Safety : Nursing practice reflects the application of knowledge, skill and adherence to all pertinent regulatory standards.

Follows strict infection prevention precautions. Adheres to policy and procedure regarding all aspects of medication safety.

Practice reflects importance of patient teaching and takes advantage of opportunities, both planned and unplanned, to carry it out in accordance with plan of care.

Communication : Promotes an exceptional patient experience by abiding to compassion and image standards and fostering excellent nurse-patient relationships through effective / therapeutic communication with the patient, family, and visitors, including but not limited to and as applicable, hourly rounding.

Exhibits ability to utilize appropriate techniques, verbiage, and resources in all interactions with the patient to their level of understanding.

Communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team by completing thorough hand off communication in all situations. Follows chain of command when appropriate.

Documentation : Demonstrates knowledge and skill in the recording and accessing of all patient information in electronic medical record according to policy and in real time.

Performs appropriate and legible documentation, recording all procedures and assessments within established timeframes, and in accordance with standards of care, departmental policy and practice guidelines.

Terms : 24-month Full-time Employment Contract Required for Sign-On and Relocation

Sign-on Eligibility :

• Applicable experience required.
• Internal Candidates and Rehires within 12 months are not eligible. Â

Relocation Eligibility : Â

Must live 50 miles outside of campus address.Â

The expertise and experiences youâ€ll need to succeed :

Minimum qualifications : Â

• Independent management of CRRT and proficiency caring for all types of dialysis modalities
• Management of patients with invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, including nitrous oxideÂ
• Comprehensive care and management of all complex pediatric surgical and transplant patients
• Graduate of a school of nursing
• Current valid State of Florida or multistate license as a Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• EKG competency testing

Preferred qualifications : Â

• Bachelorâ€s degree in Nursing
• CCRN Certification
• One year of experience in the pediatric ICU settingÂ

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range.

The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.