Pediatric Registered Nurse PICU

Job Description: The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members. Join Our Pediatric ICU Team at Primary Children’s Hospital Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of critically ill children and their families? At  Primary Children’s Hospital  in Salt Lake City, Utah, we’re looking for passionate, driven, and compassionate nurses to join our  Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) —a nationally recognized, Magnet-designated Level I Pediatric Trauma Center serving the Intermountain West. Why Choose Us? Our 28-bed PICU is a fast-paced, highly specialized environment where we care for infants, children, and teens facing the most complex and critical health challenges—from trauma and transplants to ECMO and respiratory failure. Our reach spans across Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Nevada, Idaho, and beyond—making us a vital lifeline for families across the region. What Makes Our PICU Special? Unmatched Acuity & Autonomy : With an average nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:1.2, you’ll have the time and support to provide truly individualized, high-quality care. Collaborative Excellence : Work side-by-side with a world-class team of physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and critical care techs who value your voice and expertise. A Culture of Learning : Our robust education program spans 3–5 years and includes didactic learning, research, projects, and both oral and written evaluations. You’ll gain advanced knowledge in neurotrauma, respiratory, cardiovascular, and metabolic care—setting you apart as a leader in pediatric critical care. Conditions We Treat Include: Multiple trauma Complex surgical recovery Pre- and post-solid organ transplants Respiratory failure (Jet, Oscillator, VDR) Metabolic disorders Multi-organ system failure Sepsis ECMO (VA and VV) CRRT Who We’re Looking For: We’re seeking nurses who thrive in high-acuity settings and are committed to lifelong learning. If you’re looking for a place where your skills will grow and your contributions will matter—this is it. Essential Functions Assess: Performs appropriate assessment of physical, social, and psychological status (including cognitive, communicative, and developmental skills as appropriate). Seeks and evaluates information acquired from other members of interdisciplinary team: patient, family, physician, non-nursing disciplines, support staff, others. Plan: Uses assessment information and critical thinking skills to collaboratively develop individualized plan of care. Actively seeks patient, family, team, and physician involvement to develop plan of care including needed education. Collaboratively plans and prepares patients for further support needs once the current episode of care outcomes are met (i.e., teaching, referrals, and follow-up). Implement: Directs the interdisciplinary care team via delegation, coordination, and collaboration as appropriate. Provides or delegates care consistent with plan of care, guidelines of care and professional licensure provisions. Demonstrates the ability to set priorities and to coordinate and organize patient care delivery through effectively managing time, supplies, and resources. Evaluate: Evaluates patient response to interventions through review of achievement of goals, clinical outcomes, patient, and family satisfaction. Revises plan of care as indicated and reassesses changes as appropriate. Professionalism: Promotes nursing profession and participate in development of others. Integrates legal and ethical standards into practice, complies with regulatory standards, practices within scope of licensure, provides accurate & timely documentation, and understands legal implications of c ... (truncated, view full listing at source)