CVICU

Description: Data Collection: Unit Information: PICU Location: Address: 7700 Floyd Curl Dr. SA, TX 78229 Floor: 4CT Building: MCH General Information Tell us about the unit(s): Number of Beds - 24 Number of Staff 40

Type of staff: o Day Shift 1 charge, 5-6 RN (dependent on census), 1 UC o Night Shift - 1 charge, 5-6 RN (dependent on census), 1 UC Patient Ratios 2:1, 1:1 if higher acuity and 3:1 for lower, step-down acuity Type of equipment vents, drips, chest tubes, central lines, syringe pumps, trachs, GT EMR -Meditech Typical hiring profile Skill Set Most recruited for: In the PICU at MCH, we admit all ICU level of care patients to include every body system. Respiratory, neuro, GI, GU, plastics, burns, DKA, medically sick patients with a cardiac history, ortho, ENT, etc

Must have: candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role. Intubated/vents experience ICU level of care experience patients Preferred or nice to have: candidates with these skills will be considered first. ECMO experience (taking care of pt, not the pump) CRRT experience List typical procedures performed on unit(s): Central line, chest tube placement Sedation, LP, intubation Best personality Fit: Flexible for change, good communication with medical team, friendly and positive attitude

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: PALS Floating Area(s): All children s unit and NICU (PIMC, PSRG, Pedi Hemonc, ER for inpt holds, PCICU)

Dress Code: Scrub Color/Attire Navy blue, no t-shirts allowed

Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines. We have a PICU manual that will be given out when they arrive. It gives process guidelines for the cares we provide in the PICU. Weekends and On call(if any) Every other weekend requirement

General Comments: 91