Job Description
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Hours Per Day: 12.00
Days Per Week: 3.00
Shift Time: NIGHTS: 7:00PM - 7:30AM
Schedule Notes: **MUST HAVE PEDS CARDIAC ICU EXP IN A HOSPITAL SETTNG** **MUST HAVE BSN** MUST HAVE 2 YRS MIN EXP**
Location: 1184 5th Ave, 1184 5th Ave - Kravis NEW YORK, NY 10029
Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PCICU) team at Kravis Children’s Hospital in New York. The ideal candidate will deliver exceptional, family-centered care to pediatric patients with complex cardiac conditions. This role is crucial in supporting our multi-disciplinary team in providing advanced, high-quality care to our youngest patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver skilled nursing care to pediatric patients in a Cardiac ICU setting in accordance with hospital protocols and professional standards.
- Conduct ongoing assessments and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, hemodynamic parameters, and assist in critical interventions as required.
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
- Administer medications, perform procedures such as venipuncture, urinary catheterization, and CPR, and maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Provide education and emotional support to patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, and post-hospital care.
- Participate in continuous learning, safety initiatives, and team meetings to enhance patient care quality.
Skills And Competencies
- Demonstrated clinical competence in pediatric cardiac critical care.
- Strong knowledge of the nursing process and evidence-based care practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Proficient in electronic medical record (EMR) systems and data documentation.
- Ability to assess patient conditions quickly, make sound clinical judgments, and respond promptly in emergencies.
- Physical and mental stamina to care for acutely ill pediatric patients, with capability to walk, stand, and lift for extended periods.
- Commitment to compassionate, family-centered pediatric care.
Qualifications And Requirements
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
- Licensure: Current Registered Nurse license in New York State.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in a Pediatric Cardiac ICU within a hospital setting is required.
Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Required
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Required
Required Skills
Basic Qualification :
Additional Skills
The candidate must be on HonorVet's W2. Medical records, BGV, DT, work samples are required prior to start. Please provide RTO (Requested Time-Off) information at the time of submission.
Background Check : No
Drug Screen : Yes