Pediatric ICU RN
Salt Lake City, Utah
Primary Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN - PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit)

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Employment Type: Clinical Nursing

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the ICU is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. The role involves using technology, therapeutic interventions, evidence-based practice, and coordinating care with the healthcare team.

Essential Job Duties

• Assess:

  • Perform comprehensive assessments of physical, social, and psychological status, including cognitive and communicative abilities.
  • Gather and evaluate information from interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families.

• Plan:

  • Develop individualized care plans using assessment data and critical thinking.
  • Engage patients, families, and healthcare team members in care planning and education.
  • Prepare patients for ongoing support needs after the current care episode.

• Implement:

  • Direct and coordinate the interdisciplinary care team through delegation and collaboration.
  • Provide or delegate care consistent with the plan and professional standards.
  • Manage time, supplies, and resources effectively to prioritize patient care.

• Evaluate:

  • Monitor patient responses to interventions and clinical outcomes.
  • Adjust care plans as needed based on evaluations and reassessments.

• Professionalism:

  • Promote the nursing profession and support the development of others.
  • Adhere to legal, ethical, and regulatory standards, including accurate documentation and scope of practice.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Skills & Experience

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to see and read information, labels, and patient needs.
• Frequent verbal communication and auditory comprehension, especially in emergencies.
• Manual dexterity for handling complex and delicate equipment.
• Ability to lift and transfer patients, bend, carry supplies, and push/pull equipment, including heavy items.
• Ability to walk and assist with patient transport and equipment distribution in busy environments.
• May need to stand for extended periods.

Specialty & Experience Requirements

• Specialty: RN - PICU
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard PICU RN experience expected.
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

This position is suitable for experienced PICU nurses seeking a clinical nursing role in a hospital setting.