RN Pediatric Intensive Care

Location

Tacoma, WA | United States

Job description

Job Opportunity: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse

Overview: We are currently seeking a compassionate and experienced Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse to join our dedicated healthcare team. As a PICU RN, you will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional patient care to children requiring intensive medical attention.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree/Education: Diploma in Nursing from a professional nursing program approved by the state accrediting agency. Registered Nurses must be graduates of an Associate Diploma or Baccalaureate Degree program from ACEN.
• Certifications: Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through American Heart Association (AHA), renewed biennially. Web-based classes are not accepted.
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of qualifying experience in the specialty.
• Licensure: Current, valid, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in any U.S. jurisdiction.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Clinical Duties:

• Perform critical care duties, including assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating age-specific nursing care for children across all ages.
• Provide labor-intensive care to patients with complex medical and surgical pathologies.

1. Patient Advocacy:

• Assess patient/family knowledge level, develop and implement an instructional plan, and document demonstrated understanding.
• Act as a patient advocate, managing patients requiring hemodynamic monitoring and a wide range of procedures.

1. Communication and Documentation:

• Communicate pertinent patient information to the charge nurse and/or physician.
• Verify transcription of physician orders and develop/manage nursing care plans.

1. Medication Administration:

• Administer medications within the scope of nursing practice, ensuring adherence to the "five rights."
• Conduct research on medications prior to administration, excluding anti-cancer chemotherapy drugs.

1. Emergency Response:

• Assess patients for potential or life-threatening crises, initiate life-saving measures, and operate emergency equipment.
• Serve as a member of Rapid Response Team or emergency code team, depending on the position and protocol.

1. Invasive Procedures:

• Assist in the management and/or perform invasive procedures, such as catheter insertion, balloon pump management, and arterial punctures.

1. Quality Assurance/Risk Management:

• Ensure adherence to infection control protocols and respond to breaches of standard procedures.
• Participate in quality assurance/risk management and serve as a project officer for select committees.

1. Leadership and Collaboration:

• Provide professional oversight for licensed practical nurses and unlicensed ancillary personnel.
• Attend and participate in patient nursing reports, conferences, and staff meetings.

Staffing and Scheduling:

• Normal duty hours for the positions shall be 0700-1930 or 1900-0730 Monday thru Sunday to include weekends and Holidays.

If you are a dedicated and experienced PICU Registered Nurse with a passion for providing exceptional care to children, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position. Join our healthcare team and make a positive impact on the lives of young patients in need of intensive medical care.

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