Pediatrics ICU Registered Nurse
About the Role
Provides leadership which facilitates the delivery of professional nursing care for the comfort and well-being of patients. Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide, delegate, supervise, and document care and teaching of patients and family. Implements medically prescribed interventions.
About the Unit
Mission Hospital’s Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is the only one in Western NC, providing 24/7 critical care for children from newborn to 18 years old. The PICU offers specialized care for a variety of conditions, serving more than 2,500 children annually.
Mission Hospital is licensed for 853 beds and serves as the regional tertiary and quaternary care center in Western North Carolina. It is the region’s only trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit, and includes the only children’s hospital in Western North Carolina. Mission Hospital is also a Magnet® designated hospital for nursing excellence.
Requirements
- Current licensure as a registered nurse with the North Carolina Board of Nursing (eNLC license may apply; licensee should confirm with NCBON)
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
Benefits
Mission Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. Available plans and programs include:
- 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 coverage, and leaves of absence
- Retirement savings resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.