PICU Nurse

Overview

Pediatric ICU Nurse

The Registered Nurse performs direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act. Uses therapeutic communication in daily practice and maintains a safe therapeutic environment. Identifies nursing problems as they relate to the individual needs of the patient. Plans individualized patient care with an interdisciplinary approach and participates in performance improvement activities. Provides care and coordinates participation that supports the hospital’s mission and vision.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions while maintaining accurate and detailed records
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients’ condition
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses and conditions
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
• Monitor all aspects of patient care in a collaborative multidisciplinary setting
• Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on patient care, disease processes and discharge instructions
• When acting in the charge nurse role, manage day-to-day activities to ensure quality patient care, make staff assignments based on patient need and acuity, and serve as a clinical resource for staff

Qualifications

• RN licensure by the Tennessee Board of Nursing or a Board of Nursing from a compact state
• Current BLS
• PALS required within 6 months
• 1 year of RN experience required
• Pediatric ICU, Adult ICU or Pediatric experience highly preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability, and leaves of absence
• 401(k) plan with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools
• Education and certification support, tuition assistance, student loan assistance, dependent scholarships
• Fertility and family-building support, adoption assistance, life insurance, additional protection plans

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.