Registered Nurse RN PICU

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Join our PICU-CVICU at Banner Children’s Hospital at Desert and be part of our amazing team of professionals. Our state-of-the-art Level 1 Trauma Facility and Pediatric ICU specializes in providing the highest levels of care to patients with diverse medical and surgical needs. Our Pediatric Intensive Care unit consists of 24 beds and comprises CVICU along with other highly complex patient populations. We have a family centered care model with an interdisciplinary team approach. Our care includes 24-hour Pediatric Intensivist coverage, and dedicated Respiratory Therapists, Nutritionists, Case Management, Social Services, PT/OT and Pharmacists.

As a Registered Nurse in Pediatric Intensive Care, you will have the opportunity to care for pediatric patients spanning from neonate to adult with a diverse range of acuity, and illness. We care for patients with complex congenital heart, pulmonary, neurosurgical, renal, post-surgical and traumatic injuries and disease processes. Our dedicated Registered Nurses are actively involved in department shared leadership, quality/safety and process improvement teams.

Qualified candidates will have 1-2 years of CVICU experience, caring for patients during both the pre-operative and post-operative phase, (CRRT, ECMO Preferred). We currently have a full time day shift position. Enjoy a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential.

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POSITION SUMMARY
This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and development. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under their direction. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs. Reviews patient history and physical with patient/family and assures completion within appropriate timeframe. Reviews available information obtained by other health care team members. Reviews diagnostics and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers. Completes assessment and reassessments according to patient need and as outlined in policy.

2. Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input. Initiates a plan of care based on patient-specific needs, assessment data and the medical plan of care. Goals for patient are realistic, measurable and developed in conjunction with the patient/family. Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and educational needs of the patient in the plan of are. Plans care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team. Reviews and revises the plan of care to reflect changing patient needs based on evaluation of the patient’s status.

3. Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team. Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements. Delegates appropriately, and provides nursing supervision in the provision of care to patients by other licensed nurses and other personnel. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom care is provided.

4. Evaluates the patient's and family's response to care and teaching, and revises the plan of care as needed. Evaluates patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other hea