Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - Austin, United States - Texas Nursing Services

Texas Nursing Services

Verified Company

Austin, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Job Summary

As the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (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 the other members to assure the safe and accurate delivery of care.

Responsibilities:

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You will perform and document patient assessments at the time of the admission:

You will create a plan of care, including discharge plans, revise the plans based on the patients' response to treatment and regularly evaluate plans for effectiveness:

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You will document the outcomes of nursing interventions and patient responses:

You will ensure physician orders are noted and correctly transcribed:

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You will provide educational materials to patients and families on care and treatments:

You will keep physicians and supervisors aware of significant information regarding the patient and family:

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You will administer medications and complete treatments according to hospital policy:

You will delegate work appropriately to non-licensed staff in accordance with standards of practice

Experience
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2 years of clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse (RN):

Experience in an acute care setting
preferred

Education
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Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing program:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
preferred

If ADN, must complete BSN within 5 years from date of hire

License and Certifications
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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:

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Basic Life Support (BLS) required as per St

David's Healthcare policy:
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required as per St

David's Healthcare policy:
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Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification

preferred

Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) certification
preferred

MUST HAVE MIN 2 YEARS PICU (WILL NOT CONSIDER PICU FLOATING EXP)

General Comments

Additional Information

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Compensation: Salary range from $33.

18 (min) - $39:00 (mid) based on years of experience:

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$3SPECIALTY PAY:

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$4 NIGHT DIFF:

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$2 WKN DIFF:

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SOB up to $25K w/HR approval: