Registered Nurse, RN Pediatrics/PICU
PICU
Pediatrics/PICU
In-patient pediatric unit with integrated PICU
Registered nurse provides critical care to chldren. In addition to providing around-the-clock care to these patients, PICU RNs offer support to parents. Parental support can range from emotional encouragement to advising parents on how to take care of their child when discharged. PICU RNs work as a team member with other nurse practitioners and physicians. Their prime responsibility is to ensure that child's critical care treatment is secure.
Job Duties
PICU RNs perform life-sustaining care. Utilizes nursing process to deliver care.Performs any nursing task requiring nursing knowledge, judgment, and skill.Functions as primary nurse/total patient caregiver. Serves as resource nurse and acts as preceptor.Duties include administering medications, monitoring vital signs and providing vital nutrients to children. PICU RNs must work with members of the interdisciplinary team to assist in treatment plans and examinations. Teach LPNs and nursing assistive personnel special tasks of nursing care. Keep, maintain and update records of the patient's care. In addition to medical care, PICU RNs communicate with and educate parents on day-to-day operations as well as home-care procedures.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Requirements
Competency in care of high acuity PICU patients of all ages. Respiratory care such as ventilator management and high flow oxygen. IV fluid management such as drips, titration of medications. Cardiac monitoring. etc.
1 year PICU experience required
Current PALSCurrent BLS
Passed NCLEX
Current Hawaii RN license (or eligible for)
Current VisaScreen or VisaScreen in process (Unless American candidate).
Canadian candidate also need CGFNS Credentials Evaluation Service from CGFNS in addition to VisaScreen to qualify for Hawaii RN license
VisaScreen and Credentials evaluation service take 8-12 weeks to complete. Please apply immediately. Current Canadian passport (Unless American)
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package provided