Job Title: RN CVICU Pediatrics
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: CVICU Pediatrics
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Hours per Shift: Guaranteed 36 hours
Experience: Minimum of 1 year in CVICU in a level I trauma setting.
License: Current RN License issued by the state board of nursing or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC).
Certifications: Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association, PALS (American Heart Association).
Must-Have: Must have CVICU experience in a level I trauma setting. RN must agree to float to PICU, NICU, and Stepdown. RN must commit to 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week scheduling block, consisting of dayshift weekend shifts on Saturdays and Sundays.
Description:
Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.
Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients.
Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments.
Notes all changes in physician orders on assigned patients.
Assists physicians in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatments.
Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients.
Observes the physiological manifestations of patients and intervenes when necessary.
Administers medication as prescribed.
Initiates, regulates, and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.
Delivers competent patient care.
Interacts with family and patients in sharing care plans while in the hospital and at discharge.
Informs patients and families of hospital procedures.
Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
Delegates tasks to support staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Demonstrates knowledge of professional nursing theories, practices, techniques, and procedures.
Exhibits the ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.
Maintains good working relationships with other employees.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills.
Responds effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
Possesses some computer skills.