Registered Nurse (Full Time/Nights) Pediatric ICU

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Pediatric Critical Care (RN) delivers nursing care for the critically ill pediatric patient through the nursing process, assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and documents the effects of care. Works cooperatively with ancillary, nursing and other patient-team personnel to maintain standards for professional nursing practice. These nursing functions of the RN are carried out according to the Pennsylvania Nurse Practice Act, hospital policy, the hospital mission statement and the philosophy of the Department of Nursing.
The intent of this job description is to provide a summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this position and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

With the opening of our new department we have the following openings:
FT 12 hr. Nights
PT 12 hr. Nights
Weekend program available for Nights
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES and ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides care to the critically ill pediatric patient requiring specialized care in the Pediatric Intensive Care unit.
• Provides specialized care to pediatric patients transitioning from PICU who require intermediate care.
• Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in inservices and/or continuing education programs.
• Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements
• Demonstrates/models the Network's Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
• Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 8 hours per day; 4 hours at a time. Walk up to 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time. Consistently lift, carry and push objects up to 10 pounds. Frequently lift, carry and push objects up to 75 pounds. Transport patients weighing up to 250 lbs. via wheelchair, bed and/or stretcher with assistance when appropriate. Consistently pull up to 10 lbs. Frequently pull up to 250 lbs. with assistance when appropriate. Frequently stoop, bend, crouch, kneel and climb. Frequently reach above shoulder level. Occasional crawling. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Frequently finger and handle objects. Occasionally firmly grasp, twist, turn objects with hands and fingers. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation, high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and visual monotony (e.g. computer screen).

POTENTIAL ON-THE-JOB RISKS:

At risk for cuts and punctures, being confined to small spaces, slippery surfaces, assault and battery, radiation, chemical and biohazards, injuries from operating machinery, burns, and back injuries.

COMMUNICATIONS:

Must be able to communicate with other departments, patients, families, the community and medical staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

Registered Nurse with current license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 2 years' nursing experience either in Critical Care, Acute Care, Emergency Department or Pediatrics is required ; 1 year picu experience is preferred. Successful completion of an approved Pediatric Critical Care Course within completion of orientation period. Evidence of successful completion of Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within six months of hire and BLS upon completion of orientation. Individualized orientation program. Successful completion of Trauma Nurse Course within one year of hire.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.