Registered Nurse Inpatient PICU CICU

Texas Children's Careers • Austin, TX

115d

About The Position

We are searching for a Registered Nurse for our mixed PICU/CICU – someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. 16-18 beds, mixed PICU and Cardiac ICU. Typical patient population varies in age from neonates to teenagers. Surgical cases include General surgery, Neurosurgery, Cardiac surgery, and CATH lab patients with capability for managing chest tubes, EVDs, ECMO, CRRT, mechanical ventilation, and central lines. Medical cases include DKA, respiratory illnesses, etc. This position is in a Level 2 trauma center.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or one of the following: Associate degree in nursing/related field accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining an RN license with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and a signed agreement
• Technical Diploma in Nursing with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and signed agreement
• Must be currently enrolled in A Nursing Bridge Program working toward an MSN. Verified BSN-equivalency or a signed agreement is required.
• RN License – Texas Board of Nursing or Nurse Licensure Compact
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association required
• 1 Year Professional Nursing Experience Required
• 2 years PICU and/or CICU experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists in the collection of patient/family data that may include biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information per site protocol
• Collects and documents vital signs, height/weight and reason for visit
• Prepares patient for examination per site protocol
• Assists provider, as directed, during treatments, examinations and testing as directed by provider and within scope of site
• Administers medication and immunizations as directed by physician per site protocol
• Documents administration of medication and immunizations in the medical record per site protocol
• Provides patient/family education as instructed by the physician or site protocol
• Documents such education in the medical record
• Coordinates referrals
• Triages presenting patient complaint per site protocol
• Verifies provider order and patient per site protocol
• Collects and processes specimen according to manufacturer’s instructions and using proper technique
• Demonstrates service philosophies to patients and families

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees