Pediatric Staff Nurse (PICU)

Provident Behavioral Health; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Provident Behavioral Health seeks an Experienced Professional Staff Nurse for Pediatrics/PICU to deliver high-quality, family-centered nursing care in a high-acuity pediatric setting.

You will perform comprehensive assessments, administer therapies, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team while educating families and maintaining precise EHR documentation.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with pediatric and critical care experience.
• Ability to respond to acuity changes and deliver timely interventions.
• Strong clinical judgment and patient safety focus.
• Excellent communication with families and interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficient in EHR documentation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and monitor for rapid clinical changes.
• Administer medications and therapies safely and effectively.
• Respond promptly to acuity changes and coordinate urgent interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Educate and support families, incorporating patient and caregiver needs into care.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient status in the EHR.
• Participate in ongoing training, quality improvement, and professional development.

Skills

Pediatric Nursing

Critical Care

RN License

Teamwork

EHR Proficiency

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Experienced Professional Staff Nurse, Pediatrics/PICU Provide high-quality, family-centered nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents in a high-acuity pediatric setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and monitor for rapid clinical changes.
• Administer medications and deliver prescribed therapies safely and effectively.
• Respond promptly to acuity changes and coordinate urgent interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to plan and implement care.
• Educate and support families, incorporating patient and caregiver needs into care.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient status accurately in the EHR.
• Participate in ongoing training, quality improvement, and professional development.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experienced registered nurse with strong pediatric and critical care capability.
• Expert clinical judgment in high-acuity environments.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with patients, families, and providers.
• Proficient EHR documentation and attention to safety and compliance.
• Commitment to continuous learning and quality initiatives.