In this exciting and rewarding position within the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), you will provide exceptional nursing care for critically ill children, including those with complex, life-threatening conditions. You will play a crucial role in delivering care to patients requiring advanced monitoring, life support, and intensive medical interventions. You will offer guidance to team members by supervising nursing interventions and assigning related tasks. You will also assess patient, family and staff learning needs, deliver appropriate clinical education and promote effective working relationships. This involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of dedicated professionals to develop and implement a care plan, including providing detailed care instructions.
Salary range: $59.46-$88.39 Hourly
Qualifications
We’re seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated nursing professional with:
Current California RN license required
BSN or MSN required
BLS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association required
PALS, required
At least 6 months of PICU RN experience, required
Will be required to train to work in the pediatric cardiothoracic unit
Skill in implementing appropriate nursing interventions on a consistent basis
Ability to perform historical, physical and behavioral patient assessments
Ability to develop and implement and evaluate patient care plan actively involving patients, family, and staff
Official Transcripts and/or original diploma from a registered nursing program must be provided upon hire
At UCLA Health, you can help heal humankind, one patient at a time by improving health, alleviating suffering and delivering acts of kindness. As you do, you’ll achieve great things in your life and your career. We’re a world-class health organization with four hospitals consistently recognized among the nation’s very best as well as an internationally-renowned medical school, primary and specialty care clinics and much more. Within our dynamic, innovative and growing organization, you’ll find exceptional opportunities to make the most of your abilities in a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment. If you embrace our values of Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence and Discovery we invite you to see all you can accomplish at UCLA Health.