Registered Nurse RN Pediatric ICU

CJW Medical Center; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Certification support

Job summary

Chippenham Hospital in Richmond, VA seeks a skilled RN for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). You will provide direct nursing care to critically ill children from birth through late teens in a teamwork‑oriented, supportive environment.

Work with pediatric intensivists, therapists and case managers to create care plans, monitor vitals, administer medications, document patient status, and educate families while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (BSN preferred).
• Current Virginia Registered Nurse license or multi-state compact license.
• 1 year of nursing experience in an acute care hospital.
• 1 year of pediatric unit experience preferred.
• BLS/BCLS certification.
• PALS certification within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, dietitians, pharmacists, and social workers.
• Maintain thorough documentation and vital signs monitoring.
• Provide patient and family education and support.
• Adhere to safety and quality standards.

Skills

Pediatric care

Nursing communication

Team collaboration

Patient advocacy

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate

$33.74 - $50.62 / hour

The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

As a Registered Nurse RN Pediatric 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.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly-skilled and compassionate RN to deliver exceptional patient care in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). In this position you will play a pivotal role in providing direct nursing care to our most critically ill children from birth through their late teens and into early adulthood. If you are looking for a supportive and teamwork oriented environment.

What you will do in this role

• As a registered nurse in the PICU you will deliver patient-centered intensive care nursing to children needing a higher level of monitoring and care beyond what is provided by our skilled nurses in the pediatric unit.
• Working closely with pediatric intensivists, pediatricians, therapists (occupational, speech and respiratory), registered dieticians, pharmacists and case managers/social workers, you will create and implement a care plan to meet each patient’s specific needs.
• For patients with diabetes, asthma, spinal corrections, orthopedic procedures, concussions and fractures, general pediatric surgery needs, croup, respiratory distress, pneumonia, and other conditions, you will deliver standard medications and perform tests, regularly monitor and record vital signs, and assess improvement.
• Using computerized documentation systems you will monitor, record, and communicate patient conditions throughout their stay from admission to discharge.
• When dealing with patients, visitors, co-workers and other customers, you will maintain cultural and values awareness, and much more.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (BSN preferred).
• Current Registered Nurse License in Virginia or Current Multistate Compact License.
• 1 year of nursing experience in an acute care hospital setting required.
• 1 year of nursing experience in a pediatric unit preferred.
• Current American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS or BCLS) Certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Benefits

Chippenham Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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

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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

Chippenham Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1972, giving patient’s access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 460+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities located on the Southside of Richmond. We are the region's first choice for orthopedics, joint care, behavioral health and cardiovascular care. The Joint Commission awarded Chippenham Hospital the Gold Seal of Approval and named us a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for advanced primary stroke, heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, perinatal care, hip and knee replacement and surgical care. We are also a Level I Burn Center and Level I Trauma Center.

If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you.

We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team.

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.