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Dell Children's Medical Center

RN CVICU-Peds

Dell Children's Medical Center, Austin, Texas, us, 78716


Job Title: Registered Nurse - CVICU Pediatrics Job Specialty: Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) Job Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 06:45 PM - 07:15 AM Guaranteed Hours: Not specified Experience: Minimum of 2 years in Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU License: Registered Nurse (RN) Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Must-Have: - 2 years of experience in Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU- Experience with congenital heart disease, surgical CHD, heart failure, arrhythmias, transplants, and VAD/Berlin Job Description: - Provide direct patient care in a high acuity, fast-paced CVICU unit- Care for patients with congenital heart disease/defects- Work with patients ranging from neonatal to young adult, and occasionally adults with congenital heart defect- Maintain a nurse to patient ratio of 1:1 to 1:2 for ICU patients and 1:3 for step-down or non-ICU patients- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient care- Perform assessments, develop care plans, and document patient progress thoroughly- Demonstrate proficiency in critical care skills and emergency response- Prioritize patient care in a dynamic and changing environment