RN PRN 20P Seasonal - Pediatric ICU - 1st Shift

Overview The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit is an 11 bed ICU that cares for critically ill children at Huntsville Hospital for Women and Children. The PICU is staffed by RNs, NPs, and Pediatric Intensivists who work closely with a supportive multidisciplinary care team to provide acute care to children from 0-18 years of age. We offer a progressive educational program to train staff in pediatric critical care, including monthly inservices from our physicians. We are looking for a team player with a positive attitude and a drive for excellence to join our PICU family. We hope to see you soon! The PICU RN provides care for children and adolescents from 0-18 years of age with life-threatening or high-acuity conditions requiring constant monitoring. The RN identifies patient needs and priorities for care through detailed assessment of children who have respiratory, cardiac, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, orthopedic, endocrine and neurologic dysfunction. The PICU RN plans and delivers safe, age-appropriate care under critical situations based on the patient’s needs, including titration of drips, multiple technical procedures, and use of a variety of equipment for acute care. The RN evaluates the patient’s response to care and the attainment of or progress toward expected outcomes. The RN is accountable for outcomes of patient care delivered during the assigned shift and strives to provide clinical and service excellence. Seasonal PRN. Must work full-time hours October through February. March through May and August through September must work 24 shifts. Off for the months of June and July. Holiday requirements will remain in effect with the exception of holidays in the months of June and July. Responsibilities Seasonal PRN. Must work full-time hours October through February. March through May and August through September must work 24 shifts. Off for the months of June and July. Holiday requirements will remain in effect with the exception of holidays in the months of June and July. Qualifications Education: Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing with current Alabama licensure. Experience: Minimum of 1 year of Pediatric experience. License, Certification and/or Registration: PALS Certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire. BLS and PALS must be obtained and/or maintained through Huntsville Hospital's Corporate University. About Us Highlights of our hospitals Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report . With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program. Ask us about incentives and additional opportunities. Huntsville Hospital Benefits: We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application, and much more! Learn more about Huntsville Hospital Health System: Careers : Benefits : Education & Professional Development : Life In Huntsville : #J-18808-Ljbffr Huntsville Hospital Health System