Pediatric RN, PICU

Shriners Children's•Galveston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

PICU nurses provide emergency intensive care to critically ill pediatric burn patients. In this position, you will have the unique opportunity to help our patients through their journey from the moment the child is wheeled through the door through the time the child leaves to go home. Many of our patients return for follow up care as they grow. This will give you an opportunity as a nurse to see your great work shine through the child as they grow older.

Requirements

BSN degree or in progress
Texas RN license
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
Two years’ acute care hospital experience

Nice To Haves

Previous ICU, PACU or NICU experience
Pediatric experience
Bilingual English/Spanish

Responsibilities

Assesses comprehensive data including physical, psychosocial, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual needs and interprets assessment information to derive the diagnosis.
Involves patient, family and health care team members in formulating a culturally appropriate individualized plan of care and identifies expected outcomes based on nursing assessment and diagnosis.
Implements the plan of care in partnership with the patient, family and health care team members.
Utilizes teaching strategies appropriate to the individual patient's condition and learning needs.
Evaluates the patient/family's understanding of and response to the plan of care.
This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.