Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - PICU (Bloomberg 4 South)

Provider of comprehensive medical and surgical pediatric intensive care, for children from birth through adolescence, who are experiencing acute or chronic system failure, multisystem trauma and organ transplantation. The Johns Hopkins Children’s Center PICU is Maryland’s only Level 1 pediatric trauma center and state-designated pediatric burn ICU for children up to 15 years of age.

Patient Population

• Newborn to 21
• Medical diagnoses include respiratory failure, metabolic disorders, seizure disorders, multiorgan failure, shock, toxic ingestions, ECMO
• Surgeries include extensive general, cardiac, thoracic, orthopedic, neurologic procedures

Number of Beds

• 40

Nurse/Patient Ratio

• 1:1-2

Rotation/Shifts

• 12 hour shifts
• Flexible, self scheduling

Skill Mix

• 90 percent RN, 95 percent BSN-prepared
• 10 percent nurse extenders

Orientation

• PICU-specific classes and practicum for all new staff
• 12 weeks for experienced staff
• 16-week PEDS internship with post-orientation mentoring

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