Registered Nurse Inpatient PICU

Texas Children's Hospital•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Children’s is seeking a Registered Nurse for the PICU at Main Campus. The role provides direct nursing care to critically ill patients, ensuring their safety and comfort within a family-centered care model. PICU nurses work with patients across four cohorts: surgical and neurosurgical ICU; medical ICU for pulmonary, pulmonary hypertension, bone marrow transplant, hematology, and oncology patients; medical-surgical ICU; and transitional ICU for chronic, technology-dependent patients who need intensive patient and family education before discharge. Successful candidates must undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, or an associate’s degree, technical diploma, or current enrollment in a nursing bridge program with a signed agreement.
Current licensure with the Texas Board of Nursing or Nurse Licensure Compact.
Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
At least 9 months of professional nursing experience.
Ability to demonstrate positive and appropriate interpersonal skills.
Good time and resource management skills.
Flexibility.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to operate unit-specific equipment.
Knowledge of the nursing process and critical thinking skills.
Knowledge of PALS and ACLS.
Knowledge of interdisciplinary collaboration.
Successful candidates must undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

Perform and document organized, systematic assessments of patients and families, including biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, spiritual, and environmental needs.
Analyze situations, anticipate potential problems, and detect changes in patient status.
Reprioritize and update the plan of care based on new information and changes in the patient’s condition; communicate updates to health care team members and document them in the medical record.
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and/or patient care conferences and document participation in the medical record.
Assist patients and families in implementing their roles in the plan of care, as appropriate.
Assess patient and family learning needs, capabilities, preferences, and readiness before teaching.
Use positive and effective interpersonal skills with patients, families, visitors, peers, and other health care team members.
Administer and document medications and treatments in a timely manner.
Acquire new knowledge and use new skills to improve individual, team, and organizational performance.
Participate in unit performance improvement initiatives.