Overview

The PICU RN provides care for children and adolescents from 0-18 years of age, with life-threatening or high- acuity conditions that require constant monitoring. The RN identifies patient needs and priorities for care through detailed assessment of children who have respiratory, cardiac, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, orthopedic, endocrine and neurologic dysfunction. The PICU RN plans and delivers safe, age appropriate care under critical situations based on the patient’s needs to include titration of drips, multiple technical procedures and use of a variety of equipment for acute care. The RN evaluates the patient’s response to care and the attainment of or progress toward expected outcomes. The RN is accountable for outcomes of patient care delivered during the assigned shift, and strives to provide clinical and service excellence.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of state board School of Nursing with current Alabama or multi-state licensure

Experience: PICU Experience preferred; new graduates accepted.

Additional Skill/Abilities: BLS required before the conclusion of the orientation period. ACLS within one year of hire.