RN Staff - Pediatric ICU - FT -1st Shift

HH Health System•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Huntsville Hospital for Women and Children is an 11-bed unit providing care to critically ill children from birth through age 18. RNs work closely with nurse practitioners, pediatric intensivists, and a multidisciplinary care team. The unit offers a progressive educational program in pediatric critical care, including monthly physician-led in-services. The PICU RN provides care to 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 technical procedures, and using a variety of acute-care equipment. The RN evaluates responses to care and progress toward expected outcomes, remains accountable for patient-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

Previous PICU experience is preferred; new graduates are accepted.

Responsibilities

Assess children with respiratory, cardiac, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, orthopedic, endocrine, and neurologic dysfunction.
Identify patient needs and priorities for care through detailed assessment.
Plan and deliver safe, age-appropriate care based on patient needs in critical situations.
Titrate drips, perform multiple technical procedures, and use a variety of 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.
Work collaboratively with nurse practitioners, pediatric intensivists, and the multidisciplinary care team.