Registered Nurse - Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital - PICU - FT Variable

Position Information Department: 34534 Carolinas Medical Center - LCH: Nursing: 9P PICU Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours per Week: 36 Schedule: Sign-on bonus eligible. Variable shift (6 weeks on days, 6 weeks on nights) with weekend and holiday requirements. 3 12hr shifts per week. Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 per hour. Unit Overview The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital is a newly expanded, state-of-the-art 24-bed unit designed to provide the highest level of critical care for our most complex pediatric patients. This expansion enhances our ability to serve the community by offering cutting‑edge technology, improved patient visibility, and optimized access to care. With family-centered careas a priority, our unit includes an expanded family lounge with designated pods for respite, as well as private in-room bathrooms to better support families during their child's hospitalization. The modernized layout is designed to promote healing and well‑being for both patients and caregivers in a calming, supportive environment. As the Only Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Centerin The Greater Charlotte Region, Our PICU Provides a Full Spectrum Of Advanced Critical Care Services, Including Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) & Aquadex Advanced pulmonary support(including all forms of invasive and non‑invasive ventilation) Organ transplant Neurosurgical procedures Hematology-Oncology care Comprehensive trauma services Our nurses benefit from ongoing professional developmentand gain expertise in managing a diverse range of critical conditions, including ARDS, COVID-19, RSV, hydrocephalus, seizures, sepsis, unstable or new CPAP/BiPAP patients, new tracheostomy care, trauma, transplant, orthopedic, neurosurgical cases, and gastrointestinal and endocrine diseases. The staffing ratiois carefully adjusted based on acuity, with ideal assignments of 1:1, 1:2, or 2:1for the highest quality care. The PICU team at Levine Children's Hospital is a highly skilled and compassionate work‑family, dedicated to providing exceptional care and unwavering support to patients and families during their most challenging moments. Registered Nurses at Atrium Health have the ability to grow in their profession through the Clinical Nurse Credentialing Pathway (CNCP). This program rewards nurses for dedication to professional advancement through education, certifications, and engagement. Job Summary The RN Clinical Nurse I provides professional nursing care through skillful assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with facility or department policies procedures, and/or protocols under the supervision of the nursing leader. Assists in maintaining a safe work environment and performs all related job responsibilities in a safe manner. Maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the population of patients served. Essential Functions Collects data pertinent to the healthcare consumer's health or the situation. Analyzes the assessment data to determine actual or potential diagnoses, problems, and issues. Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation. Develops a plan that prescribes strategies to attain expected, measurable outcomes.Implements the identified plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Delegates elements of care to appropriate healthcare workers in accordance with any applicable legal or policy parameters or principles. Evaluates progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes. Practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles. Communicates effectively in all areas of practice. Collaborates with healthcare consumer and other key stakeholders in the conduct of nursing practice. Leads within the professional practice setting and the profession. Integrates evidence and research findings into practice. Contributes to quality nursing practice. Evaluates one's own and others nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations. Utilizes appropriate resources to plan, provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and fiscally responsible. Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner. Practices ethically. Promotes shared governance, or facility decision making activities, developing and nurturing research to positively affect clinical outcomes and promotion. Physical Requirements Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak English in good, understandable terms. Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, and touch. Finger dexterity. Critical thinking and ability to concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions. Physical Abilities Testing required. Education, Experience and Certifications Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. BSN preferred. Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider status according to American Heart Association. Current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner in the state in which you work and reside or; if declaring a National License Compact (NLC) state as your primary state of residency, meet the licensure requirements in your home state; or for Non‑National License Compact states, current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner required in the state where the RN works. Benefits & Compensation Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Job Posting Registered Nurse – Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital – PICU – FT Variable #J-18808-Ljbffr