<p>Job Summary</p> <p>The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) provides a unique opportunity for RNs to provide specialized care for critically ill pediatric patients with a wide range of medical and cardiac conditions. PICU/CICU RNs provide high-quality family centered care, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and utilize advanced technologies to support critically ill children. RN's will orient to both the PICU and Peds CICU and can be asked to work on both units based on the needs of the unit.</p> <p>The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous and patient centered care which includes: assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care; delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; training and delegating duties for Nursing Care Technicians (Nursing Assistant); and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations. Furthermore, this environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and the team of physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes. This includes utilization of the nursing process in conjunction with a comprehensive patient-centered plan of care, ensuring patient satisfaction.</p> <p>Skills / Knowledge / Abilities</p> <p>The ideal candidate will have the following: knowledge of Maslow's eight Basic Human Needs and the priority within Gordon's Functional Health Patterns Frame Work as well as Swanson's Caring model; superb direct patient care and critical thinking skills; basic computer navigation skills and working knowledge of the internet; ability to communicate in a professional and respectful manner with patients and their families, co-workers and physicians; and strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skill. The candidate will be highly motivated, pro-active and confident in advocating for patients and their family members. Will also enjoy working in a strong team environment and provides open, honest communication with fellow staff and physicians. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess exceptional technical skills and a proven ability to work in a team as well as independently.</p> <p>Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience</p> <p>BSN + AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF RN EXPERIENCE PREFERRED</p> <p>Deadline to Apply 06/05/2025 Our University Community</p> <p>We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.</p> <p>As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.</p> <p>Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.</p>