Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse; Peds PICU RN). Austin LilyLifestyle

Overview

This well-established 300-bed hospital is seeking a full-time Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse for a 10-hour night shift. As the PICU Registered Nurse (RN), you will be responsible for performing patient assessments, developing a plan of care, and implementing and evaluating care. As a member of the interdisciplinary care team, you will work collaboratively with other members to assure the safe and accurate delivery of care.

• Perform and document patient assessments at the time of admission.
• Plan of care, including discharge plans, revise the plans based on patients’ response to treatment and regularly evaluate plans for effectiveness.
• Document the outcomes of nursing interventions and patient responses.
• Ensure physician orders are noted and correctly transcribed.
• Provide educational materials to patients and families on care and treatments.
• Keep physicians and supervisors aware of significant information regarding the patient and family.
• Administer medications and complete treatments according to hospital policy.
• Delegate work appropriately to non-licensed staff in accordance with standards of practice.

• At least 2 years of clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• At least 2 years PICU experience.
• Experience in an acute care setting – preferred.

• Associate’s degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing program.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – preferred.
• If holding an ADN, must complete a BSN within 5 years of hire.

• Current State of Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact Registered Nursing License. If Compact License, Texas license must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required as per St. David’s Healthcare policy.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required as per St. David’s Healthcare policy.
• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification – preferred.
• Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) certification – preferred.