Experienced Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit PICU or Pediatric Float Pool

St. Luke’s University Health Network • Bethlehem, PA

18d

About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. Nurses are pivotal to providing the care that is needed and demanded in our communities. At St. Luke's, we are proud to be the forerunners of that higher quality standard. Our philosophy and professional practice model are our commitment to safe, compassionate and quality patient centered care. Nursing uniquely leaves a lasting impression on patients and families who rely on these skills. Here at St. Luke’s, PCRAFT values are the guiding core principles of our health care team and the qualities we strive for with every encounter. Pride, caring, respect, accountability, flexibility and teamwork are the qualities our team will deliver every time. As a patient or prospective employee, you can count on every member of the St. Luke’s team to display PCRAFT values in every situation. The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at St. Luke’s University Hospital – Bethlehem allows children to receive advanced care close to home when they need it. The PICU is equipped will all the very latest technologies and is staffed with pediatric intensivists and nurses specially trained to be sensitive to the needs of children and teenagers who are experiencing critical illnesses or injuries. The department’s mission is to provide specialized, high-quality care to critically ill children and their families while continuing the St. Luke’s tradition of delivering personalized and compassionate care close to home. The newly designed PICU offers spacious private rooms with homelike amenities for the child and parent. Care is provided to patients by a comprehensive multidisciplinary team utilizing a patient(family)-centered approach, clinical excellence and patient safety are our highest priorities. Additional Unique Opportunity (Bethlehem Campus Only) Pediatric Float Pool. This position provides support to the Bethlehem Campus in the Acute Care Pediatric (Peds), Pediatric ICU (PICU) and Children's Emergency Department (Pediatric ER) as necessary to ensure appropriate staffing levels which allow our nurses to provide top quality care to our patients. The Pediatric Float RN is a highly skilled professional with a minimum of 1 year of in-patient pediatric experience. SHIFT DETAILS: Apply now to talk to a recruiter about our current openings! Full time, 36 or 40 hours per week Part time, less than 36 hours per week Holiday and weekend requirements per unit and company policies

Requirements

• Successful completion of an approved Pediatric Critical Care Course within completion of orientation period.
• Minimum of 2 years experience on a pediatric unit, 1 year PICU experience preferred.
• Evidence of successful completion of Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) upon completion of orientation.
• Individualized orientation program.
• Evidence of successful completion of BLS upon completion of orientation.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Successful completion of Trauma Nurse Course within one year of hire.
• Registered Nurse with current license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Provides care to the critically ill pediatric patient requiring specialized care in the Pediatric Intensive Care unit.
• Provides specialized care to pediatric patients transitioning from PICU who require intermediate care.
• Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.
• Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.
• Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees