Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) - St. Mary's Hospital
About The Position
The Pediatric Registered Nurse at St. Mary's Hospital delivers nursing care to pediatric patients, including acute and critical patients requiring intensive medical care. The role assesses patient status, prioritizes patient problems and needs, implements clinical nursing interventions, develops and performs care plans to improve outcomes, and helps ensure a safe, therapeutic environment. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, the nurse conducts initial and ongoing assessments, provides inpatient and applicable outpatient pediatric care, applies contemporary pediatric nursing practices, evaluates and revises care plans, and administers medications in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies.
Requirements
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- One year of professional experience practicing as a Registered Nurse.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support); certification must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care. PALS is required within six months of hire based on departmental requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred, not required).
- Recent Medical/Surgical, NICU, Pediatric, OB, ED, or critical care experience (preferred, not required).
- EPIC Electronic Health Record training (preferred, not required).
- PALS certification at hire (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Provide inpatient and, where applicable, episodic outpatient pediatric nursing care.
- Assess pediatric patients and coordinate interdisciplinary interventions, including care for acute and critical patients requiring intensive medical care.
- Determine priorities for patients’ problems and needs.
- Implement clinical nursing interventions and develop and perform patient care plans to improve outcomes.
- Evaluate, update, and revise plans of care to support planned and expected outcomes.
- Administer medications safely in accordance with state requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
- Help maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, and referral bonuses.
- 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- HSA/FSA options.
- Life insurance.
- Mental health resources and discounts.
- Paid time off.
- Parental and FMLA leave.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance.
- Professional development and continuing education support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
