Registered Nurse - PICU

Children's Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Minnesota PICU in St. Paul is seeking a skilled pediatric nurse to coordinate and provide family-centered care to infants, children and adolescents. You will apply the nursing process with a multidisciplinary team in a high-acuity setting.

The role is an MNA contract position. Requirements include MN RN licensure, BLS, and PALS (or orientation). Additional certifications may be needed within six months depending on the unit.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Minnesota RN licensure.
• Current BLS certification.
• Based on unit, additional certifications may be required within 6 months.
• PALS certification required or obtained during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and provides family-centered nursing care to infants, children and adolescents using the nursing process.
• Accountable for professional practice including independent nursing functions and delegated medical functions performed in collaboration with the health team.

Skills

Nursing

Pediatric care

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse licensure (MN)

BLS certification

PALS certification

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

About Children’s Minnesota

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not‑for‑profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota serves kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free‑standing hospitals, nine primary‑care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As the Kids Experts in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders, honoring the organization for influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.

Department Overview

At Children’s Minnesota PICU in St. Paul Campus, our interdisciplinary team of intensivists, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, nutritionists, social workers and case managers are dedicated to the care of children with life‑changing critical diagnoses. We specialize in caring for children experiencing acute and chronic neurological and respiratory illnesses, recovery from extensive surgical interventions and severe infections, and failure of one or more body organ systems. The PICU at Children’s St. Paul is a 12‑bed unit for critically ill patients and their families. We care for patients along the continuum of acute recovery to provide for their changing physical and emotional needs as we prepare them to return home. Our patient population requires complex care, including hemodynamic monitoring, critical medication management, maintenance of systemic perfusion and management of organ failure. Our team balances a highly technical skill set with a family‑centered approach, relying on teamwork, open and respectful communication, and an environment that encourages learning and professional growth.

Position Summary

Coordinates and provides family‑centered nursing care to infants, children and adolescents, utilizing the nursing process. Accountable for professional practice including independent nursing functions and delegated medical functions performed in collaboration with other health team members.

THIS IS AN MNA CONTRACT POSITION.

Education Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Minnesota RN licensure.
• Current BLS certification.
• Based upon the unit in which you are applying, additional certification(s) may be required. Department specific required qualifications need to be obtained within 6 months of employment.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required or obtained during orientation.

Physical Demands

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Salary and Benefits

The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs. In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on‑call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I‑9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

EEO Statement

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.