Provide direct patient care on a 24-bed Pediatric Intermediate Care unit with patient ratios of 3:1 or 4:1 depending on acuity. Manage and monitor patients requiring High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) , tracheostomies , and home ventilators .
Numbers & Facts
Location
San Antonio, TX
Salary
$1,705
Description
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care on a 24-bed Pediatric Intermediate Care unit with patient ratios of 3:1 or 4:1 depending on acuity
Manage and monitor patients requiring High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), tracheostomies, and home ventilators
Perform central line care, chest tube management, and operation of syringe pumps and feeding pumps
Document patient care and assessments using the Meditech EMR system
Float to Children's Tower units as needed, including Pedi Surgical, ED holds, NICU, and Pedi Hem/Onc
Collaborate with charge nurses, PCTs, and unit clerks as part of a team-oriented care environment
Required Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) experience - required; candidates without this skill will not be considered
Tracheostomy and home ventilator experience - required; candidates without this skill will not be considered
BLS certification - required
PALS certification - required
Preferred Experience / Skills
Prior experience in a pediatric intermediate or step-down care setting
Familiarity with Meditech EMR
Flexible, positive attitude with strong communication and team-oriented approach
Why Join Us
Opportunity to work in a specialized pediatric care environment alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team
Gain valuable experience with a diverse patient population and a broad range of pediatric equipment and procedures