Registered Nurse - ICU Pediatric

Summary The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to work on long‑range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation. Responsibilities Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients. Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice. Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side‑effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed. Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given. Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or caregivers; identifies issues and resources. Job Requirements Education/Skills Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred Experience 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS required RN License in state of employment or compact Position Requirements Education/Skills All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire. New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial onboarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a Pediatric Services‑specific competency validation. Completion of all annual competency verification requirements. Experience Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Pediatric Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Current ACLS certification required Current PALS certification required In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame. Credential Grace Periods Credential grace periods differ for Experienced Associates, New Graduates, and Experienced Associates New to the Specialty. Basic Life Support (BLS): No grace period. Accepted at time of hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): Experienced Associates: Within 30 days of hire. New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty: Within 90 days of hire. Pediatric Life Support (PALS): Experienced Associates: Within 30 days of hire. New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty: Within 90 days of hire. Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC): Experienced Associates: Within 60 days of hire. New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty: Within 18 months of hire. Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR): Experienced Associates: Within 60 days of hire. New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty: Within 18 months of hire. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP): Experienced Associates: Within 30 days of hire. New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty: Within 60 days of hire. AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring): Experienced Associates: Within 30 days of hire. New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty: Within 60 days of hire. STABLE (Neonatal Education): Experienced Associates: Within 30 days of hire. New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty: Within 60 days of hire. Work Schedule

7PM - 7AM

Work Type Full Time #J-18808-Ljbffr CHRISTUS Health