Job Details
Position Summary
We are seeking a Pediatric CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) to provide specialized nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients with complex cardiovascular conditions. The RN will continuously monitor patients, administer medications and treatments, manage critical care equipment, and collaborate closely with physicians and the multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill pediatric cardiovascular patients.
- Assess and continuously monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, hemodynamic status, and clinical condition.
- Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and treatments as ordered.
- Monitor and manage patients receiving mechanical ventilation and other critical care therapies.
- Recognize changes in patient condition and respond promptly to clinical emergencies.
- Assist with pre- and post-operative care for pediatric cardiac procedures and surgeries.
- Monitor invasive lines, drains, tubes, and other critical care devices.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient responses.
- Communicate patient status and significant changes to physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
- Provide education and emotional support to patients and families.
- Maintain patient safety, comfort, privacy, and dignity.
- Follow infection prevention, medication safety, and pediatric critical-care protocols.
- Participate in emergency response, resuscitation, and code situations as required.
- Collaborate with respiratory therapists, physicians, pharmacists, and other specialists.
- Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Current, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse license.
- Current BLS certification.
- Strong pediatric critical-care assessment and clinical judgment skills.
- Ability to care for high-acuity pediatric cardiovascular patients.
- Strong knowledge of cardiac monitoring, critical-care medications, and pediatric nursing practices.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to respond effectively in emergency and high-stress situations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous Pediatric CVICU or Pediatric ICU experience.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
- Experience with pediatric cardiac surgery and congenital heart disease.
- Experience with ventilators, invasive monitoring, vasoactive medications, and advanced cardiac support.
- Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR).
Pay Rate
$70.33 - $75.20/hour
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