Staff Nurse - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)- Full-time

Staff Nurse - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)- Full-time

Responsibilities:

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Assesses needs of patients as assigned based on data collected through history, observation, physical examination and analysis of diagnostic data.
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Plans individualized nursing care to meet the holistic age specific needs of patients.
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Provides appropriate nursing interventions, consistent with the Plan of Care and standards of practice, incorporating the Physician's prescribed medical plans of care.
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Fosters an environment that demonstrates caring, compassion, and respect for all patients, families and visitors.
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Utilizes appropriate health and safety equipment to protect both patients and staff.
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Contributes to the department growth and performance through hospital-system initiatives cultivating nursing involved Evidence Based Practices.
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Float to other departments as needed.
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Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

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Graduate from an approved nursing program.
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Advanced Resuscitative Certification appropriate to their patient population within six months of hire.

Requirements:

Licenses and Certifications:
Ped Advanced Life Support
Basic Life Support (AHA Cert. only)
Registered Nurse