PICU

Description: Pediatrics CVICU Cardiac required for this positionDallas has Tuesday start dates

General CommentsUnit Information: (MC Dallas Children / 646) Location: Dallas,

Texas Address: 7777

Forest Lane Floor: 3rd floor Children s Building: Children s Tower General Information Tell us about the unit(s): Number of Beds -27 Number of Staff 90

Type of staff: acuity adaptive model. Team cares for ICU and step down level patients for continuity o Day Shift - 2 charges for each unit (ICU and step down), 1 PCT, RNs based on census and acuity needs o Night Shift - 2 charges for each unit (ICU and step down), 1 PCT, RNs based on census and acuity needs Patient Ratios 1:2, 1:1, at times 1:3 Type of equipment IV pumps medfusion and Baxter, beds Hillrom, HARD cribs and cribettes, GE radiant warmers, somanetics NIRS machines, Servo U vents EMR - Meditech Typical hiring profile Skill Set Most recruited for: Must have: candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role. 1 year of Pediatric CICU/CVICU experience as staff nurse 3-4 contracts in a dedicated pediatric CICU 2 years minimum PICU experience as staff nurse Experience with caring for patients with congenital heart disease and post operative management of CHD patients Experience with management of arterial lines, central lines, transthoracic lines Preferred or nice to have: candidates with these skills will be considered first. 2 years or more of Pediatric CICU/CVICU experience as staff nurse At least 1 year Experience with caring for neonatal cardiac patients (pre-op and post op management) 2 or more years as a Pediatric cardiac experience in step down or cardiology floor List typical procedures performed on unit(s): Central line and arterial line placement Conscious sedation Intubation/extubation Post op recovery of general and cardiac procedures Sternal closures Codes ECMO cannulation and decannulation CRRT Manual PD Best personality Fit: Compassionate and empathetic care delivery Hardworking team player Meticulousness Adaptability and flexibility

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: PALS, BLS, ACLS Floating Area(s): PICU, NICU, pediatric med surg, pediatric oncology

Dress Code: Scrub Color/Attire - royal blue

Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines. Weekends and On call(if any) Rotating weekends (day shift Sat and Sun, night shift Fri and Sat)

No call: 91