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Pediatric Intensive Care RNs (PICU RNs) provide age-appropriate care to pediatric patients and consult with health care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans. The PICU RN assists the physician during examination, treatment, and procedures, which can include life-saving situations. PICU RN job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Monitor patient’s vital signs, such as blood pressure, breathing, and heart rate
Follow continuous cardiac and respiratory monitor readings, such as EKG tracings, O2 stats, CVP/arterial line waveforms
Track urine output, change dressings, insert catheters, start IVs
Administer infusion therapy, including IV fluids, antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, electrolytes
Assist with the insertion or discontinuation of CV catheters, arterial lines, external ventricular drains, epidural catheters, and endotracheal tubes, Foleys
Shift: 3x12 Nights
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