Registered Nurse PICU

Defense Mechanics Inc; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off & family leave

401(k) plan with 100% match on 3–9% of

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition and certification support

Fertility & family building benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

HCA Healthcare Medical City Dallas is seeking an RN for the Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU to influence patient care within a collaborative team. The role emphasizes direct care for critically ill pediatric patients with congenital heart disease and requires organization, documentation, and family-centered planning.

The position involves maintaining safety, participating in process improvements, and educating families across the care continuum, while applying clinical knowledge and teamwork to

Qualifications

• RN license and eligible to practice as a nurse
• BSN within 24 months if hired after 6/1/12
• Experience in congenital heart disease or pediatric critical care preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to critically ill pediatric patients with CHD.
• Organize, implement, modify, evaluate, document and maintain the plan of care.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment; participate in CHSU initiatives and process improvement.
• Educate patients and families throughout the continuum of care; advocate for patients and families.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

PALS

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN within 24 months of hire

Job description

Job Summary and Qualification

As a RN - Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

Perform direct patient care within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act, with emphasis on the critically ill patient with Congenital Heart Disease and/or Surgery. Organize, implement, modify, evaluate, document and maintain the plan of care. This plan will be individualized, family centered, and holistic. Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment. Participate in CHSU initiatives and process improvement. Maintain high-quality age specific care for the neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and young adult population. Support the mission, vision and values of the organization Apply scientific knowledge; use a variety of equipment; and perform multiple technical procedures. Proactively advocate for patients and consistency educate patients/family throughout the continuum of care. Utilize ability to demonstrate and apply the technical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date


• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date


• PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date


• (RN) Registered Nurse Associate Degree Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing


• If hired after 6/1/12, BSN required within 24 months of hire into RN position.


• Congenital Heart Experience and/or high-acuity PICU medical-surgical experience preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services


• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services


• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence


• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling


• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing


• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

\"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future.\"

Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive HCA Healthcare Medical City Dallas is recognized for its advanced medical facilities and commitment to excellence in patient care. We are an 895+ bed tertiary care center. Our medical team consists of more than 1,500 physicians, many are recognized as the world's best in their specialties. Patients travel to Medical City Dallas from all over the United States and from other countries. We offer sophisticated treatment by our 400+ in-house physician specialists. Medical City Dallas has a full-service adult hospital and pediatric hospital. We have separate adult and pediatric emergency rooms, outpatient clinics and diagnostic centers. Our providers have access to state-of-the‑art technology and are pioneering new medical procedures to accommodate patient needs. As a part of the Medical City network of hospitals, patients are ensured access to leading medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.