Fairview Health Services

Registered Nurse Pediatric CVICU

Fairview Health Services$85K — $100K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1 year of pediatric nursing experience required
  • MN RN licensure is mandatory
  • BLS certification required
  • Preferred BSN degree
  • Specialty certification is highly desired
  • PALS certification expected within 6 months of hire
  • ACLS certification within first 2 years preferred

Responsibilities

  • Manage medication and infusion therapies for pediatric patients
  • Provide care to critically ill and trauma patients on the unit
  • Safely employ various monitoring devices like arterial lines and hemodynamic monitors
  • Administer medications and infusions following strict safety protocols
  • Assist in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for patients
  • Operate critical care equipment as per hospital guidelines
  • Ensure continuous observation and monitoring of patients' conditions

Benefits

  • Generous medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off and sick leave availability
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education
  • Retirement benefits included
  • Additional perks as detailed in company's benefits overview
Full Job Description
Job Overview

The Pediatric CVICU has 12 beds and works closely with Pediatric ICU on same floor. Our pediatric patients range from newborns to young adults. The unit has medical and surgical patients requiring cardiovascular intensive care, including cardiology, heart failure, ECMO, rhythm disturbances, VADs and heart transplantation. Our care team includes RNs and Nursing Station Technicians, with a nurse to patient ratio of 1:1 or 1:2.

This position will be working 48 hours every two weeks on the day/night shift, 12 hour shifts and every third weekend.

Manages medication and infusion therapies.

Provides care to critically ill, trauma and transplant (solid organ and bone marrow transplant) patients and those who require observation and monitoring.

Safely employes the following monitoring devices:
  • Arterial lines, cardiac monitoring, Invasive and non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring

Safely administers the following medications and infusions guided by knowledge of the indications, contraindications, side effects, normal dosages and method of delivery.
  • Paralytics, Vasoactive, Vasodilators, Thrombolytics, Antiarrthymics, Nipride, Cytotoxic agents, Heparin, Immunosuppressants, Fluid and electrolyte replacement, Insulin, Immunoglobulins, Blood products (FFP, Platelets, Cryo. Albumin)

Care for patient undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures/interventions on the unit.

Operates equipment according to hospital and manufacturer's guidelines:
  • Mechanical Ventilators, Defibrillator, Infant warmers, Cardiac monitors, Internal and External pacemakers, CRRT

Required:
  • 1 year of pediatric experience
  • MN RN licensure
  • BLS

Preferred:
  • BSN
  • Certification in related specialty is highly desired
  • PALS certificiation within 6 months of hire
  • ACLS within the first 2 years of employment
  • Critical Care experience preferred

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO/vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/tcmnarn

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

About Fairview Health Services

Fairview Health Services is a nonprofit health care system headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It operates 12 hospitals and more than 100 clinics throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin. The organization was founded in 1906 as the George H. Christian Memorial Hospital, named after a local businessman who donated the land for the hospital. Today, Fairview Health Services is one of the largest health care providers in the region, offering a wide range of medical services, including primary care, specialty care, and emergency care. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care, and is known for its innovative programs and services.
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