Clinical Nurse (RN) Pediatric ICU
About The Position
The Clinical Nurse provides professional nursing care through assessment and accurate documentation, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation for the comfort and well-being of patients. Carries out a plan of care specific to unit competencies for the target patient population. Coordinates care delivery and education through collaboration with patient, family and all health care team providers to ensure safe, effective and quality patient care. Follows organizational policies in providing safe patient care. Performs other duties as assigned. Pediatric Intensive Care This unit provides nurses an opportunity to work with children of all ages who have complex surgeries and critical illnesses. Children receive treatment from staff specializing in general pediatrics, cardiology, gastroenterology, hematology/oncology, neurology and other areas. Surgical procedures involve specialists in pediatric surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, plastic surgery, and ear, nose and throat surgery. PICU patients can take advantage of the same services provided to general pediatric inpatients. Parents have 24-hour access to the secure unit.
Requirements
- High School Graduate
- Associate Degree Nursing
- For ADN prepared nurses hired after February 24, 2017, must complete BSN degree by the fifth anniversary of employment as an RN with UKHA
- 6 months to 2 years' experience as a Clinical Nurse
- Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing (Kansas) or compact license
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor Degree Nursing
Responsibilities
- Provides professional nursing care through assessment and accurate documentation, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation for the comfort and well-being of patients.
- Carries out a plan of care specific to unit competencies for the target patient population.
- Coordinates care delivery and education through collaboration with patient, family and all health care team providers to ensure safe, effective and quality patient care.
- Follows organizational policies in providing safe patient care.
- Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
- Other duties may be assigned as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
