Registered Nurse - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - Contingent / PRN - Rotating Shift

Henry Ford Health System; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. The role involves providing direct nursing care, implementing patient care plans, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must hold a nursing diploma and required certifications. This is a contingent position with rotating shifts, requiring a minimum commitment of three 12-hour shifts within a six-week schedule. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of prior nursing experience in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing.
• BLS Provider certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care following healthcare policies.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient conditions.
• Coordinate care with healthcare team members.

Skills

Direct nursing care

Patient care monitoring

Care plan implementation

Discharge planning

Education

Diploma from an accredited nursing school

Job description

REGISTERED NURSE - PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT - CONTINGENT / PRN - ROTATING SHIFT

Shift: Rotating, Minimum of three 12-hour shifts per 6-week scheduling period, or based on unit practice

GENERAL SUMMARY:

• Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.


• Implement and monitor patient care plans.


• Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.


• Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.


• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.


• Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR required professional licensure at time of hire.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE REQUIRED:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.


• American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.


• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.


• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.


• Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) or more years of prior nursing experience in a hospital setting

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital


• Department: Pediatric ICU Unit 001


• Shift: Rotating


• Union Code: Not Applicable