Fachkinderkrankenpfleger/Fachkinderkrankenpflegerin für Intensivpflege und Anästhesie

This profession is a critical healthcare professional in Germany, responsible for the care of severely ill children and adolescents in intensive care units, as well as premature babies in neonatal intensive care. Their duties include continuously observing patients' conditions, measuring and documenting vital signs such as blood pressure and body temperature, administering medications as instructed by doctors, and providing assistance in emergencies. Additionally, they offer counseling and support to their patients and their families; assisting during anesthesia, operating and monitoring anesthesia machines, providing respiratory support with a mask, and performing intubation are also among their responsibilities. They take over the monitoring of patients in the post-operative recovery room, care

In Germany, "Fachkinderkrankenpfleger/Fachkinderkrankenpflegerin für Intensivpflege und Anästhesie" follows a Weiterbildung path — advanced specialisation that builds on an existing Ausbildung or degree (e.g. Meister, Fachwirt, certified course).

In Germany, "Fachkinderkrankenpfleger/Fachkinderkrankenpflegerin für Intensivpflege und Anästhesie" follows a Weiterbildung path — advanced specialisation that builds on an existing Ausbildung or degree (e.g. Meister, Fachwirt, certified course). Foreign applicants should additionally verify diploma recognition via anabin.kmk.org before applying.

Workplace varies by employer. Check the official BERUFENET listing for the current breakdown of typical work environments for Fachkinderkrankenpfleger/Fachkinderkrankenpflegerin für Intensivpflege und Anästhesie.

Salaries vary by region, employer size, and experience. Consult BERUFENET for current figures, or salary aggregators like gehalt.de and stepstone.de Gehaltsreport.