PICU - WKD Registered Nurse Critical Care

PICU - Registered Nurse - Wknd Only Day Shift 2-12 hour shifts, Saturday and Sunday - full benefits as well as wknd only additional pay As a Registered nurse in the Pediatric Intensive Care Department in Plano, Texas, this position is responsible for the care of patients, ranging from infants to adults, with delivering appropriate care to patients and families. Our patient population is primarily pulmonary, sepsis, endocrine, overdose/ingestions, and spinal fusions. We are working on our level 3 trauma designation and expanding surgical services. Some Highlighted Responsibilities Management of Chest Tubes, Feeding Tubes, High Flow Oxygen, Nasal Cannulas, Tracheostomies, Ventilators, Central Lines, IV Medications Assessing and maintaining appropriate pain control in post-operative patients Evaluates and revises the plan of care based on evolving needs. Provides comprehensive, individualized teaching based on identified learning needs of families. Communicates in an accurate, objective manner.
•  Responds to verbal and nonverbal communication. Identifies problems and reports these to appropriate personnel. Qualifications Experience: Will consider candidates with 1 year PICU from a high acuity facility. Preferred, 1.8 years RN with Pediatric ICU Experience Education: BSN License: TX RN License Certification: BLS Certification: PALS About Us At Children's Health we value the role each team member plays in helping us deliver on our mission of making life better for children. Since 2009, we have held the ANCC Magnet designation for nursing excellence. We are nationally ranked in all 10 pediatric specialties by U.S. News & World Report, serve as the primary pediatric teaching facility for theUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical Center,and are recognized for quality care in every specialty. For nine consecutive years, Children's Health has been recognized as one of the 150 top places to work in health care by Becker's Hospital Review. This esteemed list features healthcare systems that offer professional development, growth, excellent benefits, and promotion of diversity above and beyond other organizations. Benefits Children's Health offers opportunities for learning and career development; competitive pay; and a comprehensive benefits program. We promote a diverse and inclusive workplace. We invite you to learn more about Children's Health.