Registered Nurse (RN) Pediatric ICU (FT Nights 7P-7A)

UMC Health System

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About The Position

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit is a level 2 trauma center at UMC Children’s Hospital, a 16 bed unit serving patients ages 0-20 suffering life-threatening illnesses or injuries. An RN in our PICU will learn and gain experience in a family-centered atmosphere where medical and surgical care is provided using a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach. Combining the talents of more than 30 specialists and sub-specialists, children at UMC are treated for a wide range of needs that can include trauma, general surgery, cardiology, neurology and neurological surgery, oncology/hematology, endocrinology, and burn care. Registered professional nurse who assesses, implements or delegates, plans, and evaluates total nursing care and functions in accordance with established philosophy, providing and directing patient care for a group of patients. Relates effectively with other shifts/departments for optimal continuity of care.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Valid Texas RN License/Eligible Compact License.
• Must maintain a current BLS and PALS certification from American Heart Association.
• ACLS certification from American Heart Association preferred and encouraged.
• BSN required or must be obtained within 3 years of hire.
• Pediatric CCRN or Certified Pediatric Nurse Certification preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience required; PICU experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS certification from American Heart Association.
• Pediatric CCRN or Certified Pediatric Nurse Certification.
• PICU experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, implement or delegate, plan, and evaluate total nursing care.
• Provide and direct patient care for a group of patients.
• Collaborate with other shifts/departments for optimal continuity of care.

Benefits

• Resilience program
• Emotional, Physical, Spiritual, Financial support
• Career Community
• On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP)
• Discounted Pharmacy Cost
• Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region)
• Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match
• PTO & Extended Illness
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees