RN - Pediatrics/PICU

Carle Foundation Hospital-posted 3 months ago

$33 - $57/Yr

Full-time • Entry Level

Urbana, IL

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The position is for a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Pediatrics/PAC/PICU unit, which specializes in the care of the Pediatric population aged 0-17. The unit has 21 beds and provides various levels of care including Pediatric Med/Surg, Pediatric Advanced Care, and Pediatric Intensive Care. The role includes a sign-on bonus of $10,000 for external applicants with a 3-year commitment.

Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service
Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice
Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team
Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs
Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures
Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation
Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents
Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues
Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base
Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution
Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies
Works collaboratively with Pediatric Intensivists and Pediatric Hospitalists in the care of the Pediatric ICU/ Pediatric Advanced Care patient and Pediatric Med/Surg patients
Monitors intake and output of all pediatric patient assignment
Changes dressings, inserts catheters, starts IVs
Administers medications using proper bar code scanning
Notifies appropriate provider with high alert lab results
Serves as a mandated reporter for all suspected abuse/neglect cases
Ensures excellent communication with patients, families through meaningful hourly rounding, bedside report and whiteboard updates
Collaborates with members of multidisciplinary team to ensure quality outcomes

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA)
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA)
Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
College Diploma in Nursing

Frequent nursing skills/equipment used: Foley/IV/NG/OG insertions, IV pumps, Syringe pumps, chest tubes, feeding pumps, lift equipment
Continuous cardiac monitoring, arterial line/central lines, External Ventricular Drain (EVD)/Intracranial Pressure (ICP) monitoring, Arctic Sun, Giraffe Beds
Commonly used IV drips: dexmedetomidine, midazolam, fentanyl, ketamine, insulin, epinephrine, norepinephrine, vasopressin

Compensation range: $33.68 per hour - $57.93 per hour
Comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers

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