Provide professional nursing care for complex pediatric patients through assessment, diagnosis, and implementation of individualized care plans. Coordinate care delivery and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure a safe and healing environment in the PICU.
Requirements summary
Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a current RN license and BLS certification. BSN is preferred, and candidates must be able to meet the physical requirements of the unit.
Information: This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. Based on eligibility. Variable shift (6 weeks on days, 6 weeks on nights), weekend and holiday requirements. 3 12hr shifts per week. Pay Range $38.20 - $57.30 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. Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital (LCH) has taken the community to another level of service to provide care for the growing population of children in our region. At 247 beds, LCH is the largest children’s hospital between Atlanta and Washington DC. It serves high acuity patients as the flagship children’s hospital within the innovative Atrium Health and offers a full complement of over 125 pediatric subspecialists in over 30 different pediatric specialties. We have 4 pediatric hospitalist teams, a newly expanded 24 bed PICU and 20 bed Cardiac ICU, an 85-bed Level IV NICU, and an inpatient pediatric rehabilitation floor. Levine Children’s Hospital is also Charlotte’s only Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center. LCH has been named a Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report for 17 consecutive years and is nationally ranked in 10 pediatric specialties. Currently, LCH is ranked as the #1 children’s hospital in North Carolina and tied for #1 in the southeastern United States. Additionally, Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center and Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital have earned Magnet re-designation from The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®. Magnet designated health care organizations showcase excellence in nursing practice and patient outcomes. 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.
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Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Sign-on Bonus
Adoption Assistance
Educational Assistance Program
Retirement Plans With Employer Match
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