RN Staff - Pediatric ICU - FT -1st Shift
About The Position
The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Huntsville Hospital for Women and Children is an 11-bed unit caring for critically ill children from birth through age 18. RNs work closely with nurse practitioners, pediatric intensivists, and a multidisciplinary care team to provide acute care. The unit offers a progressive educational program for staff entering 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 includes titrating drips, performing multiple technical procedures, and using a variety of acute-care equipment. The RN evaluates patient responses and progress toward expected outcomes, remains accountable for care outcomes during the assigned shift, and strives for 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 six months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- PICU experience is preferred; new graduates are accepted.
Responsibilities
- Assess pediatric patients with respiratory, cardiac, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, orthopedic, endocrine, and neurologic dysfunction.
- Identify patient needs and priorities for care.
- Plan and deliver safe, age-appropriate care for patients in critical situations.
- Titrate drips, perform technical procedures, and use equipment for acute care.
- Evaluate patient responses to care and progress toward expected outcomes.
- Be accountable for patient-care outcomes during the assigned shift.
- Strive to provide clinical and service excellence.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Retirement account options, including a 401(k) with organization match
- Nurse residency program
- Tuition assistance
- Student loan reimbursement
- On-site training and education opportunities
- Employee discounts
- Continuing education
- Shared Governance
- Clinical Ladder
- Child care
- Wellness resources
- On-site employee pharmacy and health clinic
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
