PA- RN PICU- D/N ROTATION-GMC

Unit Overview The Janet Weis Children's Hospital (JWCH) which is part of GMC has 89 licensed beds. The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a 12‑bed mixed medical and surgical intensive care unit that provides services to critically and acutely ill patients from the neonatal period until their 22nd birthday. The PICU cares for pediatric trauma patients, post‑operative patients and any patient with a life‑threatening or critical illness requiring invasive monitoring or support of life‑sustaining therapies. It also cares for post‑cardiothoracic surgery patients until they are stable for transfer, and for progressive care patients in the GWCH as it does not have a dedicated step‑down unit. Many patients are part of the Pediatric Hospital to Home Program, requiring long‑term stays for education and comprehensive care. Job Summary Assesses plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet the needs of the patient. Promotes adaptive responses of patient and family to achieve the highest level of patient care, promote safety, and maximize patient satisfaction. Exhibits compassionate care during patient‑nurse interactions. Coordinates patient care and interaction of staff. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in their assigned nursing unit. Responsible for ensuring the very best patient and family experience by optimizing all interactions. Job Duties Completes assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards. Addresses physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patient and family throughout the continuum of care. Formulates, coordinates, and provides plan of care as established in unit standards including patient and family education, family needs, and discharge planning throughout hospitalization with members of the interdisciplinary team. Provides direct patient care including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure. Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and revises plan of care based upon patient response to interventions. Initiates collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members and acts to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs. Problem solves, troubleshoots and takes corrective measures in the care and handling of equipment. Participates in unit-based decision‑making regarding the utilization of evidence‑based practice. Actively participates as a team member working toward team goals of the unit and organization and is accountable for unit and system‑specific metrics. Actively participates in patient quality and safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job‑specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department‑specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position. Position Details Education: Graduate from Specialty Training Program – Nursing (Required) Experience: (not specified) Certifications and License(s): Basic Life Support Certification – American Heart Association (AHA), Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) – RN_State of Pennsylvania Shift Details Day/Night rotating, three 12‑hour shifts. Evenings, weekends and holidays. Specialty Nursing. Sub Specialties: Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse (PICU) General Certifications BLS/BCLS, PALS. #J-18808-Ljbffr