Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are currently seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in critical care nursing, with significant experience in pediatric and respiratory patient care.

Responsibilities

• Utilize aseptic and sterile techniques to ensure optimal patient safety and care.
• Perform basic dressing changes and manage various medical devices, including ventilators, tracheostomies, and suctioning equipment.
• Oversee g-tube and j-tube management, including feeding protocols.
• Administer and manage intravenous therapies, including epidurals, PCAs, and drip management.
• Implement Foley catheter insertion and management as required.
• Provide comprehensive discharge planning and patient education.
• Engage in Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) when qualified and trained, particularly with the Prismax system.
• Deliver care to patients across a variety of conditions, including but not limited to respiratory ailments, trauma, cardiac issues, and oncology.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a clinical nursing setting, preferably in a Pediatric Intensive Care or Critical Care environment.
• Proficient in the management of respiratory patients, including those requiring high flow oxygen, CPAP, and BiPAP support.
• Experience in managing patients with chronic illnesses, oncology, and immediate trauma cases.
• Experience with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and familiarity with the Prismax machine is preferred.
• Ability to float to MedSurg, Emergency Department, or NICU as needed, serving in roles such as Helping Hands or Constant Observer.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required.

Patient Care

The Registered Nurse will provide care to a diverse patient population, including:

• Respiratory patients with various needs like asthma, RSV, and COVID-19.
• Medical patients with conditions such as MIS-C and new-onset diabetes.
• Trauma cases resulting from falls, motor vehicle accidents, and more.
• Cardiovascular patients with congenital heart defects, post-surgical patients, and other surgical cases such as appendectomies and bowel obstructions.
• No involvement in solid organ transplant, major burns, or stem cell transplant cases.

Working Conditions

The schedule will consist of every other weekend and shifts may vary between days (0700-1900) and nights (1900-0700). The facility is equipped with a total of 152 beds, including a Level II trauma center and a Level IV NICU.

Additional Information

Scrubs may be of any color; however, hooded shirts and long sleeves must be capable of being pulled above the elbow. Candidates are encouraged to apply if they are open to travel positions.