PICU Nurse: Critical Care for Critically Ill Kids

UVA Health; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Long-term and short-term disability

Retirement savings

Certification and education support

Generous PTO

Job summary

UVA Health's Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in Charlottesville, VA, delivers high acuity pediatric care for critically ill children. The role emphasizes clinical judgment, collaboration, and family education within a nationally recognized pediatric academic center.

This position offers opportunities for professional growth, involvement in quality improvement, and engagement with leading pediatric specialists in a Magnet-recognized environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
• BSN required within 5 years of hire.
• Licensed to practice as an RN in Virginia; AHA BLS required.
• Experience: 1 year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct, patient centered critical care utilizing advanced assessment and intervention skills.
• Monitor and manage patients requiring ventilatory support, vasoactive infusions, and invasive hemodynamic monitoring.
• Perform continuous reassessment, identifying subtle changes and initiating timely interventions.
• Collaborate closely with intensivists, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide education to families navigating complex and emotional care experiences.
• Participate in evidence-based practice, quality improvement initiatives, and academic collaboration.
• Contribute to a unit culture prioritizing clinical excellence, teamwork, and professional development.

Skills

Critical care

Pediatric care

Ventilated patient care

Family education

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

UVA Health's Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in Charlottesville, VA, delivers high acuity pediatric care for critically ill children. The role emphasizes clinical judgment, collaboration, and family education within a nationally recognized pediatric academic center.

This position offers opportunities for professional growth, involvement in quality improvement, and engagement with leading pediatric specialists in a Magnet-recognized environment.