Registered Nurse RN PICU

Company: Chippenham Hospital
Location: Mechanicsville
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description:

Description Introduction Are you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At Chippenham Hospital we support our colleagues in their positions. Join our Team as a Registered Nurse RN in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit PICU and access programs to assist with every stage of your career. We are offering a $15,000 sign on bonus for a limited time; 1 year RN experience required. Current HCA employees not eligible.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 medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.Fertility and family building benefits through ProgynyFree counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeingFamily support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)Employee Stock Purchase PlanRetirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnershipsEducation assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)Colleague recognition programTime Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Are you a continuous learner? With more than 94,000 nurses throughout HCA Healthcare, we are one of the largest employers of nurses in the United States. Education is key to excellence! As a majority owner of Galen College of Nursing, which joins Research College of Nursing and Mercy School of Nursing as educational facilities within the HCA Healthcare family, we make it easier and more affordable to gain certifications and job skills. Apply today for our Registered Nurse RN PICU opening and continue to learn!Job Summary and Qualifications 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, apply today! 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 diversity awareness, and much more. What qualifications you will need: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 preferred. CJW Medical Center is comprised of Chippenham Hospital and Johnston-Willis Hospital. We have served the greater Richmond Virginia area for over 100 years. Our campuses offer services in orthopedics, joint care, behavioral health, cancer care, and neurology. We have been recognized as a top performer on Key Quality Measures. Our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way. 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. "Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If growth and continued learning is important to you, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse RN PICU opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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