Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse

About This Role

Provide direct patient care to critically ill pediatric patients with Congenital Heart Disease, focusing on individualized, family-centered, and holistic care. Organize, implement, evaluate, and document the plan of care while maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act, with emphasis on the critically ill patient with Congenital Heart Disease and/or Surgery
• Organize, implement, modify, evaluate, document and maintain the plan of care
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment
• Participate in CHSU initiatives and process improvement
• Maintain high-quality age specific care for the neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and young adult population
• Support the mission, vision and values of the organization

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing
• BSN Required within 24 months of hire into RN position
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• Current RN license in the State of Texas or compact license
• Minimum of 1 year PICU or CHSU RN experience

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing; BSN Required within 24 months of hire
• Minimum of 1 year PICU or CHSU RN experience

Nice to Have

• CCRN (preferred)
• Congenital Heart Experience and/or high-acuity PICU experience

Benefits

Certifications