RN CVICU-Peds

Summary

• Department: Pediatric ICU Unit
• Shift Timings: 06:45-19:15 Hours Monday to friday 3 days/12 Hours Shift.
• Per Week:36 Hours.
• 24 bed Pediatric cardiac ICU and 12 bed overflow unit. Congenital heart disease/defects, post surgical repair, heart failure, arrhythmias, transplant, VAD. Age range: neonatal through young adult; occasional adult CHD patients

Roles & Responsibilities

• ​Assist with patient care including observation and documentation of patient healthcare needs and communication of pertinent information to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Assist with documentation and implementation of physician and nursing orders under the direction of the registered nurse preceptor.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans. Communicate, monitor and record changes in patient condition as appropriate.
• Actively engage and participate in transition to practice programs in order to develop clinical thinking and enhanced clinical judgment to provide safe, competent, person-centered care.

Minimum Qualifications

Facility is looking for 2 years of experience in ICU.

Minimum Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU experience required. Nurse : Patient Ratio by shift: 1:1, 1:2 for ICU status, 1:3 for stepdown/non ICU in overflow unit. Certifications Required: BLS, PALS Certifications Preferred: ACLS

Certifications & Clearance Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification