RN - PICU

Job OpportunityShift: 7 PM - 7 AMLocation: Alexandria, LAFacility OverviewThis medical center is dedicated to providing high-quality, efficient, and compassionate health care services to patients and the community. The facility plays a leading role in coordinating health care delivery in Central Louisiana, focusing on the development of an integrated, cost-efficient, and quality-driven health care delivery system.Unit InformationUnit: Pediatric Intensive CareNumber of Beds: 6Staffing: Day Shift: 1 Charge Nurse & 1 RN/LPN (varies with census); Night Shift: 1 Charge Nurse & 1 RN/LPN (varies with census)Patient Ratios: 1:1-2Type of Equipment: Alaris IV pump, Bair hugger, Kangaroo Feeding Pump, Giraffe infant warmer, Ventilators, BiPap, High Flow O2EMR: Meditech/PyxisHiring ProfileRequired SkillsMinimum 1 year of pediatric ICU nursing experiencePreferred SkillsExperience in PICU and NICUBackground in other women's health areas (labor and delivery, ob/gyn)Typical ProceduresSpinal tapsTitration of critical drips: sedation, vasoactive, paralyticSedated MRIEKG/EEG/TelemetryPort Access & DiscontinuationIntubation/ExtubationBest Personality FitThe ideal candidate should be patient, able to multitask, prioritize tasks effectively, and exhibit a self-starter attitude while being organized.Required CertificationsACLSBLSPALSAdditional InformationFloating Areas: May float to NICU (low acuity) or Nursery; may float to Ob/Gyn if qualifiedDress Code: Scrub Color/Attire - TealWeekends and On-Call: Rotating weekends; mixed schedule of days/nights/weekends to fill scheduling needsNumber of Positions: 2