Requisition #:577687 Location:Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Category:Nursing Schedule:Rotating Shift
$5000 Sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a rare birth defect affecting approximately one in 3,000 fetuses. CDH occurs when the diaphragm (the muscle separating the chest from the abdomen) does not form properly during fetal development. This results in a hole in the diaphragm and allows the abdominal organs to migrate into the chest. This could mean having the intestines, stomach, spleen and sometimes liver in the chest. The presence of these abdominal organs in the chest compresses the lungs and prevents them from developing normally.
CDH is most often diagnosed before birth, around the 20-week ultrasound visit. There is a spectrum of severity in CDH patients, and the health risks and treatment often depend on the level of severity
The team treats each CDH patient differently and doesn't have a "one size fits all" protocol. Treatment includes:
Planned birth at Bayfront Baby Place, located on the third flood of Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital with easy, quick access to the neonatal intensive care unit
Resuscitation and careful ventilation upon birth
Variable timing of CDH repair (from six hours to six days of life) based on a scientific evaluation of each baby's CDH severity, optimizing the benefits of repair, while minimizing the risks of surgery
"Gentle" pressure-limited ventilation that eliminates pressure-induced lung injury and strict protection of the underdeveloped lungs
Utilization of ECMO when needed. Duration of ECMO is not pre-determined and may last a few days to a few weeks
Extremely high continuity of care during the course of hospitalization
No routine paralysis, thus giving babies a chance to act as normal as possible in an abnormal environment
Slow and deliberate recovery
Discharge in one to three months
Preferred experience in congenital diaphragmatic hernias, ECMO, Neonatal, and ICU.
Qualifications:
Baccalaureate degree (BSN), in nursing from an accredited School of Nursing, preferred. Applicants with an Associate Degree in nursing will be considered and must obtain BSN within 36 months of hire
Active Florida or Compact RN license is required
BLS certification required: AHA
The ideal candidate will possess at least 1 year of experience as a Licensed RN
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