RN, Sedation Coordinator, Pediatric ICU

Overview

Registered Nurse, Sedation Coordinator, PICU

Winston-Salem, NC 

Embark on a rewarding journey as a Registered Nurse, Sedation Coordinator (full time, days), in our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Brenner Children’s Hospital, part of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Join our compassionate team and make a lasting impact by providing specialized care to our pediatric patients and their families. 

Position Highlights: 

• Shift Schedule:  Full time (40hrs weekly), M-F, 7am-3pm or 8am-4pm per scheduling needs
• Department:  Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) 
• Location:  Brenner Children’s Hospital 

What We Offer: 

• Generous PTO: Accrue up to 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters. 
• Education Reimbursement: We invest in your professional growth, offering up to $2,500 per year towards a bachelor’s degree and up to $5,000 per year towards a graduate degree. 
• Wellness Incentives: Take advantage of up to $1,500 per year in wellness incentives through our LiveWELL program, prioritizing your well-being. 
• Parental Benefits: We understand the importance of family, providing six weeks of paid birthing-mother maternity leave and four weeks of paid parental leave. 
• Retirement: Secure your financial future with up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions. 

What You’ll Need: 

• Graduation from accredited School of Nursing; BSN required. MSN preferred. 
• Registered Nurse licensure from the State of North Carolina Board of Nursing required.
• One year of Pediatric Critical Care experience required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.  
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 1 year of hire, per unit guidelines.  
• Relevant Nursing Certification required within one year of hire.

How You’ll Impact Patient Care: 

The PICU Sedation Program Coordinator is a registered nurse who coordinates the PICU Sedation Program as delegated by the Nurse Manager and Director of Nursing and in collaboration with the PICU Sedation Medical Director, PICU intensivists, anesthesiologists, and other health care professionals to provide sedation with analgesia and pain management to pediatric patients in a variety of locations. Patient care is provided using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation). Age/developmentally appropriate care is provided in accordance with standards of care.  

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  

1. Coordinates PICU sedation services in conjunction with PICU Sedation Medical Director and in collaboration with all pediatric subspecialties. 

2. Develops and communicates sedation schedule. 

3. Utilizes the nursing process to provide safe, quality patient care .

4. Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, self, co-workers, and facility. 

5. Ensures complete, accurate, and timely written documentation and communication of patient information. 

6. Coordinates BCH Vascular Access Team including maintaining competencies and facilitating PICC lines placement. 

7. Communicates to the team, co-workers, patients, and family members in an effective, positive, and professional manner. 

8. Conducts patient/family follow up phone calls. 

Where You’ll Work: 

Discover an enriching nursing career at Brenner Children's Hospital, nestled in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. As part of the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center family, you'll collaborate with over 150 full-time pediatric experts across 30+ subspecialties, along with dedicated pediatric surgical specialists. With over 4,500 annual admissions and 21,000 subspecialty visits, your role as a Registered Nurse will be pivotal in providing exceptional care and making a lasting impact on the lives of children and families in our vibrant community. 

If you are a dedicated nurse looking to make a difference in patient care as a Sedation Coordinator, we welcome you to be a part of our team in the PICU at Brenner Children’s Hospital. Join us and experience the fulfillment of providing exceptional healthcare in a supportive and dynamic environment.  Apply today!