RN PICU

• The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a high-tech children's services area for critically ill, medically complex and/or post-surgical patients. PICU RNs also collaborate with families, physicians and other healthcare officials on patient care and recovery.

• Drips, Infusions, Phlebotomy, Starting IVs, EKGs, Transports, Weaning, Nebulizer to Inhaler, Performing EKGs assist with intubation.
• Provide age appropriate care to children admitted in pediatric ICU
• Obtain patients' histories and ensure that they are filed properly
• Consult with doctors and members of healthcare teams to comprehend patients' medical issues and evaluate and implement care plans
• Monitor patients' vitals such as blood pressure, heart rate and breathing and initiative corrective action on an immediate basis
• Follow cardiac and respiratory monitor readings such as EKG and O2 stats and communicate observations to doctors on duty
• Track urine output and insert catheters and start IVs
• Administer infusions and monitor special equipment such as ventilators to assess patients' conditions
• Use nasal aspirators on premature babies and ensure that their incubators are well-equipped
• Change diapers and ensure that babies are kept in optimally cleaned conditions
• Tend to injuries by cleaning and dressing wounds as often as directed by primary care doctor
• Administer medication through IV or by mouth in accordance to healthcare plan devised by primary care doctor
• Observe changes in patients' conditions and report any alarming changes to doctor on duty or pediatrician
• Provide emotional support and education to families of patients admitted to pediatric ICUs
• Record all care information concisely and accurately through forms
• Meet the developmental and emotional needs of children admitted in pediatric ICU

• Preferred 18 months of Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU experience.
• Strict requirement 2 years recent PICU experience at a large hospital.
• Preferred: ACLS.
• Certifications Required: BLS, PALS.

Last updated on Nov 2, 2023