Pediatric ICU RN
Chapel Hill, NC
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Rotating
Referral Bonus

RN – Pediatric Cardiac ICU (PCICU) / Pediatric ICU (PICU) Job Breakdown

Position: Clinical Nurse – Pediatric Critical Care Units: Pediatric Cardiac ICU (PCICU) and Pediatric ICU (PICU) Shift: 12-hour shifts Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week 

1. Shift and Unit Expectations

• 12-hour shifts.
• 36 guaranteed hours per week.
• The nurse will work in a shared staffing model between PCICU and PICU.
• Both units are located next to each other.
• Flexibility to work in both units is mandatory.
• The candidate must understand and agree to this arrangement before submission.

2. Job Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to pediatric patients with complex medical needs.
• Assess patients' physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and prioritize care appropriately.
• Develop, update, and implement patient care plans with patients' families and the interdisciplinary team.
• Educate patients' families and caregivers using appropriate teaching materials.
• Perform bedside point-of-care testing as required.
• Communicate patient information to ensure continuity of care.
• Coordinate with other healthcare professionals regarding complex patient needs.
• Assess and anticipate discharge planning needs.
• Participate in staff education, professional development, and quality improvement activities.
• Follow hospital nursing standards, policies, and safety procedures.

3. Experience and Skills

The description emphasizes:

• Competence in caring for patients with complex conditions.
• Strong patient assessment and clinical prioritization skills.
• Ability to collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Effective communication and patient education.
• Ability to manage changing patient needs and prioritize tasks.