Registered Nurse (RN) - Technology Dependent ICU

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct patient care in the Technology Dependent ICU by applying the nursing process safely and effectively to promote quality patient outcomes. Works as a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team and delivers age- and developmentally appropriate, patient- and family-centered care. This is a full-time night-shift role. The nurse uses clinical decision-support tools, documents and retrieves healthcare data, educates patients and families, and plans care that is safe, effective, and financially responsible. The role also includes professional development, oversight of nursing care provided by unlicensed personnel, coordination with interdisciplinary colleagues, participation in quality and safety activities, and support of efficient patient admission, transfer, and discharge.

Requirements

At least 12 months of RN experience.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Georgia or a multistate license through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment, or by the start of the clinical shift if working in the Emergency Department.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) certification from the American Heart Association within one year of employment, as required by the department.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Previous pediatric ICU and/or stepdown experience.
Previous adult ICU experience.

Responsibilities

Provide age- and developmentally appropriate, patient- and family-centered nursing care across the continuum.
Integrate patient values and language preferences into culturally sensitive care.
Use clinical decision-support tools and resources to identify issues, prioritize care, and adjust the plan of care.
Document, measure, and retrieve healthcare data using appropriate documentation tools.
Educate patients and families according to identified learning needs.
Plan and provide nursing care that is safe, effective, and financially responsible.
Maintain current nursing knowledge and competence through lifelong learning, and incorporate new knowledge into practice.
Maintain professional records demonstrating competence and learning; evaluate professional practice and pursue goals identified during performance reviews.
Oversee nursing care provided by unlicensed personnel while retaining accountability for quality of patient care.
Practice ethically and maintain therapeutic and professional relationships with appropriate boundaries.
Contribute to a supportive, healthy work environment and coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members.
Teach, coach, and support others; contribute input to shared leadership initiatives.
Facilitate timely admissions, transfers, and discharges to support safe and efficient patient flow.
Integrate evidence and research findings into clinical judgment and nursing practice.
Participate in safety monitoring, identify and communicate hazards and errors, and contribute to quality and process improvement.
Ensure equipment is in working order for safe patient care and demonstrate flexibility during change.
Complete orientation, competency assessments, mandatory education, and applicable staff-meeting attendance requirements by their deadlines.