RN II CVICU
Core
Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care and manage complex cardiovascular cases for pediatric patients in an intensive care setting.
Role type
Registered Nurse (RN) II, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
Builds
Patient stabilization, critical care monitoring, and family-centered care plans
Domain
Healthcare, Pediatrics, Cardiovascular Critical Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Critical care assessment, IV therapy, ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, pediatric pharmacology, emergency response, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient/family education, clinical documentation, evidence-based practice application
Preferred skills
BSN degree, Pediatric Critical Care Nursing certification, prior CVICU experience
Technologies
Electronic Health Records (EHR), ventilators, infusion pumps, cardiac monitors
Responsibilities
Monitor hemodynamic status and respond to acute changes in patient condition; administer medications and perform invasive procedures; educate patients and families on care plans; collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and adjust care strategies; mentor nursing students and staff; participate in quality improvement initiatives and hospital committees.
Seniority
Mid-level clinical specialist (RN II)