Registered Nurse Pediatric ICU PICU Nights

About the role

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at AdventHealth for Children provides specialized comprehensive care for infants and children requiring continuous monitoring. The unit offers 22 critical care beds, centrally monitored, and specializes in treating conditions such as significant breathing problems, epilepsy, liver and kidney transplants, complications from diabetes, and non-accidental traumas.

Responsibilities

• Follows CDC isolation guidelines, demonstrates appropriate use of PPE, performs hand hygiene according to policy, and enforces safety regulations.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills appropriate to patient’s level of care.
• Educates patients and families on health conditions, procedures, and care plans, ensuring understanding and compliance based on assessed learning needs.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and staff, maintaining professional relationships and promoting a positive environment.

Requirements

• Associate's of Nursing [Required]
• Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]
• 1+ year of experience in the Pediatric ICU Setting [Required]
• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) [Required]