Experience required: 1.5 years general nursing experience (system requirement)
Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes, only if greater than 2 years of experience (system requirement)
Patient Types:
Will work through both Gen Peds and PICU
Pediatrics: Patients 0-18 years of age and adult overflow (stable medical – s/p appendectomy, s/p cholecystectomy, cellulitis, etc.). The diagnosis of these patients varies from respiratory illness, diabetes, septicemia, cellulitis, hyperbilirubinemia, neglect/abuse, mental health, trauma, neurology, and general surgeries. The general surgeries may include ear/nose/throat, gastrointestinal, urological, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and trauma.
Advanced Care Pediatrics: Patients 0-18 years of age requiring critical or intensive care services. The most common disease entities you may care for in our Advanced Care Pediatrics Unit include but are not limited to:?acute and chronic respiratory insufficiency, circulatory failure, infectious diseases leading to major organ system dysfunction, endocrine and metabolic disorders, neurologic diseases, toxic ingestions/exposures, trauma, hematologic and oncologic disease.
Patient Ratios:
RN –
General Pediatrics – 1:5
Advanced Care Pediatrics: 1:1-2
Required Certifications:
RN: BLS, PALS, NIHSS
NRP is not required
Required Education:
Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing; Registered Nurse (RN) – South Dakota Board of Nursing
Skills required:
Physical assessment of patients, ages 0 – Adult
Evaluate patient symptoms and associated vital signs
Administer medications as prescribed
Educate patients and families on plan of care
Proficient use of EPIC charting system
PICU experience – ability to titrate drips and care for the mechanically ventilated patient.
Support on the Unit:
CNA (Ratio: 1:5)
Charge nurse: 1 charge nurse covers both units – free floating
Phlebotomy? RNs and Nurse Aids draw their own labs
IV/VAT Team? RNs start their own IVs and have Ultrasound available for difficult IVs.
Resource Nurse: Nurse Clinician/Nurse Educator
Case Management and Social Work
RT: Yes
Hospitalist: Yes, with Pediatric APP support
Additional Support: Pediatric Pharmacy, Pediatric Social Work and Case Management
Charting System/Equipment:
EPIC
Omnicell
Floating: If yes, where?
NICU –30 bed – feeder/growers – 1:3 ratios
Orientation: (facility and unit)
1 day facility orientation to include online and in person training
2 days unit orientation with preceptor
Scheduling:
Weekend rotation: Every other
Will they be on call? If so, what is that schedule? May be placed on low census/on call
Holiday Expectations: All
Approval of time off? Only if pre-approved
Other notes:
Culture: At home feeling, traveler friendly, Learn and Grow culture
Utilities Included