PICU RN
Dallas, TX
LanceSoft
3x12 hrs, Nights

Pediatrics CVICU Cardiac required for this position
Dallas has Tuesday start dates
General CommentsUnit Information:
(MC Dallas Children / 646) Location: Dallas, Texas
Address: 7777 Forest Lane

Floor:3rd floor Children s

Building: Children s Tower

General Information Tell us about the unit(s):

Number of Beds -27

Number of Staff 90

Type of staff:acuity adaptive model.
Team cares for ICU and step down
level patients for continuity

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Day Shift -
2 charges for each unit (ICU and step down), 1 PCT, RNs based on census and acuity needs

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Night Shift - 2 charges for each unit (ICU and step down), 1 PCT, RNs based on census and acuity needs

Patient Ratios 1:2, 1:1, at times 1:3

Type of equipment IV pumps medfusion and Baxter, beds Hillrom, HARD cribs and cribettes, GE radiant warmers, somanetics NIRS machines, Servo U vents

EMR - Meditech
Typical hiring profile Skill Set Most recruited for:

Must have:
candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.

1 year of Pediatric CICU/CVICU experience as staff nurse

3-4 contracts in a dedicated pediatric CICU

2 years minimum PICU experience as staff nurse

Experience with caring for patients with congenital heart disease and post operative management of CHD patients

Experience
with management of arterial lines, central lines, transthoracic lines

Preferred or nice to have:
candidates with these skills will be considered first.

2 years or more of Pediatric CICU/CVICU experience as staff nurse

At least 1 year Experience with caring for neonatal cardiac patients (pre-op and post op management)

2 or more years as a Pediatric cardiac experience in step down or cardiology floor
List typical procedures performed on unit(s):

Central line and arterial line placement

Conscious sedation

Intubation/extubation

Post op recovery of general and cardiac procedures

Sternal closures

Codes

ECMO cannulation and decannulation

CRRT

Manual PD
Best personality Fit:

Compassionate and empathetic care delivery

Hardworking team player

Meticulousness

Adaptability and flexibility
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

PALS, BLS, ACLS
Floating Area(s):

PICU, NICU, pediatric med surg, pediatric oncology

Dress Code:

Scrub Color/Attire -
royal blue

Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines.

Weekends and On call(if any)

Rotating weekends (day shift Sat and Sun, night shift Fri and Sat)

No call
No. of Positions: 1/2.