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Pediatric Critical Care Registered Nurse (PCICU RN)

Position Overview

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Pediatric Critical Care Registered Nurse (PCICU RN) to provide high-quality care to pediatric patients with various cardiac and critical conditions. This role is essential for managing complex cases in a dynamic environment, primarily focusing on patients within the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PCICU) while also supporting mixed PICU patients as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to mixed PICU/PCICU patients, including those with neuro, cardiac, and respiratory conditions.
• Manage and monitor patients recovering from cardiac surgeries and other critical interventions.
• Perform essential nursing procedures including ventilator management, tracheostomy care, suctioning, and tube management (G/GJ/J-tube, NG tubes, chest tubes).
• Administer medications and therapeutic interventions, including PCA pumps and epidurals, ensuring adherence to aseptic techniques.
• Conduct central line dressing changes, central line blood draws, and peripheral lab draws per protocol.
• Facilitate the discharge planning process and provide education to patients and families.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Patient Types and Common Diagnoses

• Cardiovascular/Thoracic patients with congenital heart defects and post-surgical recovery.
• Respiratory patients requiring advanced support like CPAP and BiPAP.
• Surgical patients post-appendectomies, g-tube placements, and other interventions.
• Patients receiving chemotherapy and those with various trauma cases.
• Occasional care for patients up to age 30 during peak demand periods.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience, with at least 1 year in Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PCICU).
• Current BLS and PALS certifications are required.
• Proficiency in essential clinical skills including dressing changes, infusion management, and care of invasive devices.
• Ability to function effectively in a high-paced environment and demonstrate strong critical thinking and time management skills.
• Previous experience with ECMO and peritoneal dialysis preferred, though not mandatory.

Work Environment and Schedule

• Location: Near [City, State]
• Shifts: 0700-1930 and 1900-0730
• Weekend rotations: Every other weekend is standard, with potential accommodations available upon request.
• Floating to MedSurg, ED, NICU, or providing patient assistance as needed may be required.

Additional Information

• Experience with the EPIC electronic medical record system is preferred.
• Professional attire is required; all staff must maintain a neat appearance with scrubs in solid colors, free of graphics and logos.

If you are passionate about pediatric critical care nursing and meet the qualifications outlined above, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of critically ill patients and their families.

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