Cedars-Sinai

Registered Nurse - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) - 12 hours Full Time Days - $5,000 Hiring Incentive

Cedars-Sinai • $90K — $120K *
Los Angeles, CA 90011In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN or higher preferred.
  • Current California State RN License required.
  • ACLS and PALS certifications from American Red Cross or American Heart Association are mandatory.
  • Minimum 3 years recent acute RN experience in PICU or Cardiac ICU; 1 year for RN II level.
  • Acute PICU cardiac experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Provide and document direct and indirect patient care for safety and comfort.
  • Educate patients on disease prevention and restorative measures.
  • Administer medications and therapeutic agents for treatment plans.
  • Perform skin tests, immunizations, phlebotomy, and establish venous access.
  • Observe and assess vital signs and symptoms to identify emergencies.
  • Plan and implement individualized patient care based on observations.
  • Identify patient learning readiness and assess safety concerns based on age and development.

Benefits

  • Participation in a skilled multidisciplinary team.
  • Opportunity to work in a Pediatric Critical Care Center.
  • Support for continuing education and specialty certifications.
  • Exposure to advanced diagnostic procedures and treatments.
  • Focus on culturally competent care for diverse patient populations.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU) is a 12-bed unit caring for over 400 infants, children and adolescents per year who are recovering from major surgeries or requiring therapy for serious illnesses. Our highly skilled and compassionate multidisciplinary team provide the latest diagnostic procedures and treatments available. The PICU serves as the core for designating Cedars-Sinai as Pediatric Critical Care Center.

As a Registered Nurse in the PICU you are responsible and accountable for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care for the specialty patient population. You will also
  • Provide and accurately document direct and indirect patient care services that ensures the safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection of patients in a timely manner
  • Provide patient education on disease prevention and restorative measures.
  • Provide administration of medications and therapeutic agents necessary to implement treatment, disease prevention, or rehabilitative plan of care.
  • Perform skin tests, immunizations, phlebotomy and the initiation of peripheral venous access.
  • Observe and assess signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to medications/treatments, general behavior, and/or general physical condition to determine normal versus abnormal characteristics and initiate emergency procedures when indicated.
  • Plan and implement individualized patient care based on observations. Implements appropriate reporting, referrals and care in accordance with standardized procedures while providing care to special patient populations and patients with diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Identify patients' readiness for learning and their ability to follow directions/instructions and give consent while identifying and assessing patient safety concerns with respect to age and developmental considerations.
  • Demonstrate the knowledge and the ability to identify and make special adjustments as required to the specific populations' needs, including cultural, spiritual, age, psychosocial, communication, gender, sexual orientation, economic, education, family and condition needs.


Qualifications

Educational Requirements:
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN or higher preferred.


License/Certification/Registration Requirements:
  • Current California State RN License required
  • American Red Cross or American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications (PALS).
  • For RN III: Specialty Certification (external applicants may obtain within one year of hire)


Experience:
  • Minimum 3 years recent acute RN experience in PICU or Cardiac ICU. Note: (minimum 1 year recent acute RN experience will be considered for Registered Nurse II)
  • Acute PICU cardiac experience is a plus!
  • Working knowledge of applicable Standards of Practice.
  • Demonstrated dedication to customer service and ability to meet the needs and expectations of patients and health care colleagues.

About Cedars-Sinai

Cedars-Sinai is a non-profit academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It is one of the largest hospitals in the United States, with over 1,000 beds and 2,000 physicians. Cedars-Sinai is known for its high-quality patient care, cutting-edge research, and innovative medical education programs. The hospital has been ranked as one of the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report, and has received numerous awards and accolades for its clinical excellence and research achievements. Cedars-Sinai is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is a member of the Cedars-Sinai Health System.
Learn more about Cedars-Sinai
Size
13,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1902
* Ladders Estimates

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