Staff Nurse - PICU

Aura Health; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health in Akron, OH is seeking a Staff Nurse for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. You will provide specialized nursing care across age groups, assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while partnering with families to support holistic healing.

The role requires a BSN (or pursuing within five years), Ohio RN license, BLS, and at least one year of healthcare experience; pediatric cardiac critical care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• BSN or pursuing within five years; Ohio RN license is required.
• BLS certification is required for patient safety.
• Minimum one year of healthcare experience; pediatric cardiac critical care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety care across age groups.
• Provide family-centered care and collaborate with the care team to improve outcomes.
• Mentor staff, support quality improvement, and utilize informatics and technology systems.
• Onsite, full-time, night shifts with potential assignment within hospital as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

BSN (or pursuing within five years)

Ohio RN license

BLS certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Summary

The Staff Nurse in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) provides specialized nursing care based on principles from biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences. They assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and direct patient care with a focus on family-centered approaches for individuals or groups of patients.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include delivering physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety care across age groups, demonstrating leadership, and performing patient-centered, quality improvement, safety, and evidence-based practices.
• The role involves supporting provider staff, fostering collaboration, and utilizing informatics and technology systems.
• Nurses may be temporarily assigned within the hospital based on patient needs and are expected to mentor and precept new staff members.
• Key skills include strong communication, organizational ability, teamwork, and customer service.
• Qualifications encompass a BSN (or obtaining one within five years), RN licensure in Ohio, BLS certification, and at least one year of healthcare experience, with pediatric cardiac critical care experience preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical records and healthcare software is advantageous.
• The role requires onsite presence, full-time hours, and the ability to work nights.