Pediatric ICU Registered Nurse (PICU RN)
Provide high-acuity, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients. Conduct continuous assessment and monitor changing clinical conditions, ensuring appropriate interventions and rapid escalation when needed.
Key Duties
- Manage ventilators and infusion therapies, including medication administration
- Deliver direct patient care and respond promptly to emergencies
- Educate and support patients’ families regarding care plans and procedures
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Maintain strict patient safety and infection-control practices
- Document care accurately and consistently in the EMR
Qualifications & Skills
- Current RN licensure with PICU experience/competency
- Strong clinical judgment for continuous monitoring and high-acuity care
- Proficiency with ventilator management and IV/infusion therapies
- Safe medication administration and emergency response capability
- Excellent communication and patient/family education skills
- Commitment to documentation accuracy and infection prevention standards