Registered Nurse - PICU

Registered Nurse - PICU

Fresno, CA $105,450 - $145,500 a year

Profession:

Job Details

About Us: The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a highly specialized and crucial component of a larger healthcare facility. With 42 beds, it is designed to provide care for patients with high acuity needs. As part of a level 2 trauma center, The PICU is well-equipped to handle a wide range of medical and traumatic emergencies. The patient population of our PICU is diverse, reflecting the complex nature of cases we manage. Approximately 30% of patients are cardiac patients, requiring specialized care for repair of congenital heart defects. Another 30% of patients fall under the category of neuroscience, necessitating expertise in treating neurological disorders and injuries. The remaining 40% of patients are acutely ill with a wide variety of disorders. Our excellent outcomes indicate that the PICU is skilled in providing quality care for the sickest of the sick. This unit is perfect for individuals who are interested in exploring avenues to engage in critical thinking and who can work in a high intensity unit as a member of a successful team of nurses, providers, and support staff, making a difference in children's lives.

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Prime Location
• Vibrant, growing area with top dining, outdoor recreation, and easy access to downtown
• Competitive pay and full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k match, PTO, FSA, life & disability coverage)
• Collaborative, supportive clinical environment focused on patient outcomes

Job Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for providing competent nursing care. Responsible for coordination of the patient's plan of care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventions that lead to established outcomes. This position practices under the direction of the designated nurse executive, within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Valley Children's Hospital policies.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Program Accredited nursing program (required)
• College Degree - 4 year Nursing (preferred)

Licenses and Certifications:

• RN - Registered Nurse License - CA-BRN - California Board of Registered Nursing (required)
• BLS - Basic Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association **(required within 30 days of hire/transfer)
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association (required within 12 months of hire/transfer)

Work Experience:

• Experience to correlate with Clinical Advancement Program (required)

Skills and Abilities:

• Bilingual Skills (preferred)

Workshift: Night