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RN / Pediatric Nursing(PICU) Job in New Orleans, Louisiana |
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Description JOB REQUIREMENTSPediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN) Local JobPediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurses provide care for children and adolescents with a wide-range of ailments, from common childhood diseases to life-threatening illnesses.Pediatric Intensive Care Unit/PICU RN Responsibilities:The Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse provides age and culturally appropriate care to patient, consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans Monitors patient's vital signs, such as blood pressure, breathing and heart rate, and initiates corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptomatology Follows continuous cardiac and respiratory monitor readings, such as EKG tracings, O2 stats, CVP/arterial line waveforms, if applicable, and reports any observed changes Tracks urine output, changes dressings, inserts catheters, starts IVs (both central venous & arterial) Administers infusion therapy, including: IV fluids, antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, electrolytes Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, such as ventilators Prepares and administers and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments, analyzes lab results Assists treating physician during examination, treatment and procedures, which can include life-saving situations Assists with the insertion or discontinuation of CV catheters, arterial lines, external ventricular drains, epidural catheters and endotracheal tubes, Foleys The PICU RN provides education, information and emotional support to the patient's family and caregivers Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms The PICU RN performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment BENEFITS OF BEING GIFTED! Refer a nurse for this position and earn up to $1500 referral bonus when he/she completes a minimum of 8-week assignment. Refer a nurse for a PRN position, and earn $250 once he/she completes three shifts. Flexible scheduling Premium pay Same Day or Weekly Pay Ability to work in premier facilities Access to Chief Nursing Officer 24-7 Access to Social Worker 24-7 Group Health insurance benefits: Medical Plan Dental Plan Vision Plan Short and Long Term Disability AD&D Insurance Benefits of being a GIFTED TRAVEL NURSE &nbs * Some information such as the email and phone number are hidden unless you are registered and logged-in
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