Experienced Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit PICU (Full Time Nights) (sluhn)

Job Description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

Nurses are pivotal to providing the care that is needed and demanded in our communities. At St. Luke's, we are proud to be the forerunners of that higher quality standard. Our philosophy and professional practice model are our commitment to safe, compassionate and quality patient centered care. Nursing uniquely leaves a lasting impression on patients and families who rely on these skills.

Here at St. Luke’s, PCRAFT values are the guiding core principles of our health care team and the qualities we strive for with every encounter. Pride, caring, respect, accountability, flexibility and teamwork are the qualities our team will deliver every time. As a patient or prospective employee, you can count on every member of the St. Luke’s team to display PCRAFT values in every situation.

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at St. Luke’s University Hospital – Bethlehem allows children to receive advanced care close to home when they need it. The PICU is equipped will all the very latest technologies and is staffed with pediatric intensivists and nurses specially trained to be sensitive to the needs of children and teenagers who are experiencing critical illnesses or injuries. The department’s mission is to provide specialized, high-quality care to critically ill children and their families while continuing the St. Luke’s tradition of delivering personalized and compassionate care close to home.
The newly designed PICU offers spacious private rooms with homelike amenities for the child and parent. Care is provided to patients by a comprehensive multidisciplinary team utilizing a patient(family)-centered approach, clinical excellence and patient safety are our highest priorities.

SHIFT DETAILS:

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides care to the critically ill pediatric patient requiring specialized care in the Pediatric Intensive Care unit.
• Provides specialized care to pediatric patients transitioning from PICU who require intermediate care.
• Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.
• Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).   
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.  
• Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Successful completion of an approved Pediatric Critical Care Course within completion of orientation period. Minimum of 2 years experience on a pediatric unit, 1 year PICU experience preferred. Evidence of successful completion of Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) upon completion of orientation. Individualized orientation program. Evidence of successful completion of BLS upon completion of orientation. Basic computer skills preferred. Successful completion of Trauma Nurse Course within one year of hire.

Nurses with less than 1 year of experience please see our internship page https://www.slhn.org/nursing-opportunities

EDUCATION:

Registered Nurse with current license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time.  Stand for up to 8 hours per day; 4 hours at a time.  Walk up to 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time.  Consistently lift, carry and push objects up to 10 pounds.  Frequently lift, carry and push objects up to 75 pounds. Transport patients weighing up to 250 lbs. via wheelchair, bed and/or stretcher with assistance when appropriate.  Consistently pull up to 10 lbs.  Frequently pull up to 250 lbs. with assistance when appropriate.   Frequently stoop, bend, crouch, kneel and climb.  Frequently reach above shoulder level. Occasional crawling.  Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch.  Frequently finger and handle objects.  Occasionally firmly grasp, twist, turn objects with hands and fingers.  Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation, high and low frequencies.  Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and visual monotony (e.g. computer screen).

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.  Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.  Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.  It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.  Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.