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Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Nurse (PICU/PCICU)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Nurse (PICU/PCICU) with a minimum of 2 years in PICU and at least 1 year in PCICU. The ideal candidate will provide specialized care to critically ill pediatric patients, primarily in a cardiovascular and thoracic context.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU), with at least 1 year in Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care (PCICU)
• Current BLS and PALS certifications
• Experience handling cardiac patients, including various surgeries and diagnoses
• Proficient in aseptic and sterile technique, basic dressing changes, and additional clinical skills
• Preferred experience with ECMO and peritoneal dialysis (not required)
• Familiarity with EMR systems, preferably EPIC

Skills Required

• Ventilator and trach management
• Suctioning and G/GJ/J-tube management
• Management of NG tubes, chest tubes, epidurals, PCA pumps, and drip management
• Foley insertion and management, central line dressing changes and care, central line blood draws, and peripheral lab draws
• Ability to discharge patients
• Soft skills: quick learner, critical thinker, good time management, and engaged in patient care

Patient Types and Common Diagnoses

The position encompasses a mixed patient population from both PICU and PCICU, focusing on:

• Cardiovascular/thoracic cases, including congenital heart defects
• Medical patients with conditions such as CHF, cardiomyopathy, and myocarditis
• Post-operative patients from fresh open heart surgeries, cardiac catheterizations, and other surgical procedures
• Respiratory cases, including patients with high-flow oxygen needs, CPAP, BiPAP, tracheostomies, RSV, and asthma
• Trauma patients from falls, motor vehicle accidents, etc.
• Surgical cases including appendectomies, gastro-tubes, ENT procedures, and more
• Patients receiving chemotherapy and complex cases during COVID surges

Work Environment

This role is set within a Level II Trauma Center with a total of 152 beds, including 22 dedicated PICU beds and an average patient census of 10-11 per day.

Schedule and Floating

The position requires rotating weekend shifts (every other weekend) and floating to Med-Surg, ED, or NICU as needed. Shift times are 0700-1930 and 1900-0730.

Professional Standards

Scrub attire must be solid-colored and professional, without graphics or logos. Long sleeves must be pulled above the elbow, and long hair must be secured during shifts. Notably, Fridays allow staff to wear appropriate team spirit attire during football season.

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