RN - PICU

Pediatric Nursing OpportunityBeds: 15 bed Pediatric Unit; 5 Bed PICUExperience required: 1.5 years general nursing experience (system requirement)Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes, only if greater than 2 years of experience (system requirement)Patient Types:Will work through both Gen Peds and PICUPediatrics: Patients 0-18 years of age and adult overflow (stable medical - s/p appendectomy, s/p cholecystectomy, cellulitis, etc.). The diagnosis of these patients varies from respiratory illness, diabetes, septicemia, cellulitis, hyperbilirubinemia, neglect/abuse, mental health, trauma, neurology, and general surgeries. The general surgeries may include ear/nose/throat, gastrointestinal, urological, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and trauma.Advanced Care Pediatrics: Patients 0-18 years of age requiring critical or intensive care services. The most common disease entities you may care for in our Advanced Care Pediatrics Unit include but are not limited to: acute and chronic respiratory insufficiency, circulatory failure, infectious diseases leading to major organ system dysfunction, endocrine and metabolic disorders, neurologic diseases, toxic ingestions/exposures, trauma, hematologic and oncologic disease.Patient Ratios:RN - General Pediatrics - 1:5Advanced Care Pediatrics: 1:1-2Required Certifications:RN: BLS, PALS, NIHSSNRP is not requiredRequired Education:Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing; Registered Nurse (RN) - South Dakota Board of NursingSkills required:Physical assessment of patients, ages 0 - AdultEvaluate patient symptoms and associated vital signsAdminister medications as prescribedEducate patients and families on plan of careProficient use of EPIC charting systemPICU experience - ability to titrate drips and care for the mechanically ventilated patient.Support on the Unit:CNA (Ratio: 1:5)Charge nurse: 1 charge nurse covers both units - free floatingPhlebotomy? RNs and Nurse Aids draw their own labsIV/VAT Team? RNs start their own IVs and have Ultrasound available for difficult IVs.Resource Nurse: Nurse Clinician/Nurse EducatorCase Management and Social WorkRT: YesHospitalist: Yes, with Pediatric APP supportAdditional Support: Pediatric Pharmacy, Pediatric Social Work and Case ManagementCharting System/Equipment:EPICOmnicellFloating: If yes, where?NICU - 30 bed - feeder/growers - 1:3 ratiosOrientation:1 day facility orientation to include online and in person training2 days unit orientation with preceptorScheduling:Weekend rotation: Every otherWill they be on call? If so, what is that schedule? May be placed on low census/on callHoliday Expectations: AllApproval of time off? Only if pre-approvedOther notes:Culture: At home feeling, traveler friendly, Learn and Grow cultureScrub Color: NavyFree Parking? Yes, in parking garage