RN Staff - Pediatric ICU - FT -1st Shift

Huntsville Hospital Health System•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit is an 11-bed ICU at Huntsville Hospital for Women and Children, caring for critically ill children from birth through age 18. The unit’s RNs, NPs, and pediatric intensivists collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to provide acute care. It offers a progressive educational program for staff in pediatric critical care, including monthly physician-led in-services. The PICU RN cares for children and adolescents with life-threatening or high-acuity conditions requiring constant monitoring. The nurse assesses patients with respiratory, cardiac, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, orthopedic, endocrine, and neurologic dysfunction; identifies care needs and priorities; and plans and delivers safe, age-appropriate care in critical situations. Care may include titrating drips, performing multiple technical procedures, and using a variety of acute-care equipment. The RN evaluates patients’ responses and progress toward expected outcomes, is accountable for care outcomes during the assigned shift, and strives to provide clinical and service excellence.

Requirements

Graduate of a state board School of Nursing.
Current Alabama or multi-state nursing licensure.
BLS certification required before the conclusion of the orientation period.
PALS certification required within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

PICU experience preferred; new graduates accepted.

Responsibilities

Assess children and adolescents with life-threatening or high-acuity conditions requiring constant monitoring.
Identify patient needs and priorities for care through detailed assessment of respiratory, cardiac, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, orthopedic, endocrine, and neurologic dysfunction.
Plan and deliver safe, age-appropriate care based on patient needs and critical situations.
Titrate drips, perform technical procedures, and use equipment for acute care.
Evaluate patients’ responses to care and progress toward expected outcomes.
Remain accountable for patient-care outcomes during the assigned shift and strive for clinical and service excellence.