thrive staffingSan Antonio, TX
RN:Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (PCVICU) 19176258
RN:Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (PCVICU) 19176258
RN:Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (PCVICU) 19176258
thrive staffingSan Antonio, TX
2 days ago
Specialty HospitalsGeneral Medical and Surgical HospitalsNursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
Apply for this role (opens in a new tab)Registered Nurse (RN) Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) provides specialized care for critically ill children. The unit features:
Number of Beds: 24
Staff: 40
Patient Ratios:2:1 for general patients
1:1 for higher acuity cases
3:1 for lower acuity, step-down patientsType of Equipment: Vents, drips, chest tubes, central lines, syringe pumps, tracheostomies, gastrostomy tubes
EMR System: Meditech
The Registered Nurse in the PICU is responsible for the following:
Providing direct patient care to critically ill pediatric patients across various body systems, including respiratory, neuro, GI, GU, and more
Administering ventilator support and managing sedation procedures
Performing advanced procedures such as central line and chest tube placements, lumbar punctures, and intubations
To be considered for this position, candidates must possess the following:
Valid PALS certification
Experience with intubated patients and ventilator management
ICU-level care experience with critically ill patients
Preferred qualifications include:
Experience with ECMO (patient care, not pump management)
Experience with CRRT
The ideal candidate will demonstrate flexibility and excellent communication skills, possessing a friendly and positive attitude while collaborating with the medical team.
Staff is required to wear navy blue scrubs; t-shirts are not permitted.
Staff may be required to float to all children's units and NICU as needed.
Position requires working every other weekend.
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Level
Senior
Location
San Antonio, TX
Occupation
Critical Care Nurses
Industry
Specialty Hospitals
Posted
2 days ago