Registered Nurse - Pediatric ICU

CHRISTUS Health • Tyler, TX

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides routine and complex nursing care in a pediatric intensive care setting, practicing independently while remaining aware of relevant aspects of each situation. The nurse manages clinical contingencies, works toward long-range goals or plans, and makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers.

In accordance with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, the nurse uses the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, intervene, and evaluate care for assigned patients. The role includes addressing patients’ and families’ increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs; administering medications and treatments according to protocol; monitoring treatment effectiveness and side effects; documenting patient histories, symptoms, medications, and care; and assessing learning needs and providing education and resource guidance to patients, families, and caregivers.

Newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days. New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and must complete organizational entry competency validation and Pediatric Services-specific competency validation, as well as annual competency verification requirements. Required certifications must be obtained within the applicable credential grace periods based on experience level.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is preferred.
• BLS certification is required; AHA or Red Cross certification is accepted at hire, with no grace period.
• RN license in the state of employment or a compact RN license.
• Current ACLS certification is required, subject to the applicable grace period: within 30 days of hire for experienced associates or within 90 days for new graduates and experienced associates new to the specialty.
• Current PALS certification is required, subject to the applicable grace period: within 30 days of hire for experienced associates or within 90 days for new graduates and experienced associates new to the specialty.
• Newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
• Complete organizational entry competency validation and Pediatric Services-specific competency validation.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in the related nursing specialty.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
• Perinatal RN Residency or recent practice in a pediatric setting.

Responsibilities

• Meet the expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Provide nursing care using the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Address patients’ and families’ psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs in accordance with the nurse’s level of practice.
• Administer medications and treatments using the appropriate protocol and monitor for side effects and treatment effectiveness.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
• Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, family members, and caregivers; identify issues and resources.
• Make appropriate assignments and delegate to other care providers to help manage the clinical situation.
• Complete required onboarding and Pediatric Services-specific competency validations, along with annual competency verification requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level