RN PICU

Responsibilities

• Performs specific treatments as ordered by the physician and under the supervision of the RN, ARNP, or MD.
• Initiates an accurate individualized patient assessment based on presenting problems or needs and the medical diagnosis within the time frame specified by the client facility policy, procedures and protocols.
• Completes ongoing assessments as determined by patient condition and/or unit policy.
• Provides for individualized patient/family education, discharge planning with special consideration to the growth and developmental needs of the patient.
• Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as directed by client facility policy, procedure and protocols.
• Documents patient physical/psychological responses to nursing intervention and progress toward problem resolution.
• Documents patient status upon transfer or discharge.
• Practices according to client facility safety and infection control policy, procedures and protocols.
• Initiates and follows established standards in emergency situations.
• Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient, family and staff.
• Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift.
• Participates in a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
• Remains competent and current in nursing practice and engages in educational activities.

• Shows evidence of having graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, legal license in good standing in state of practice.
• Shows evidence of one year recent experience in ICU, CCU, PICU, NICU or emergency medicine.
• Successful completion of Amergis Staffing Solutions testing process.
• Prefers evidence of ACLS, PALS, NRP certification.
• Shows evidence of CEU requirements for the state of practice.
• Demonstrates the ability to assume a leadership role in a crisis situation.
• Demonstrates clinical competence specific to intensive care.
• Demonstrates the ability to work with patient growth and development needs across the specific unit to assignments.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrates a full range of body motion in a regular performance of duties on a daily basis.
• Must be able to work with frequent interruptions.
• 1-3 years complex job related experience, PALS, BLS, and ACLS, as required.
• Educational requirements contained in this field supersede any educational requirements.

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

* Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.