ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Opportunity:

RN - CCU

Job Details:

• Provide direct and individualized nursing care to critical care patients in ICU/CCU setting
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
• Prepare and administer medications orally, subcutaneously, and through IV routes
• Record prescribed medications and report adverse reactions according to policy
• Provide basic bedside care and patient education as prescribed by physician
• Record patient medical information and vital signs accurately and timely
• Order, interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests to assess patient condition
• Take samples for lab work and evaluate/interpret lab reports
• Prepare equipment and assist physician during examinations and treatments
• Respond to life-saving situations based on nursing standards and protocols
• Apply Hemodynamic, Phlebotomy and IV protocols
• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment including cardiac monitors, respirators, ventilators, and oxygen pumps
• Interpret and record electronic displays such as central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, and cardiac rhythms
• Monitor catheters, leads and tubing for proper placement and functioning
• Initiate corrective action when monitoring equipment shows adverse symptoms
• Required certifications: Valid BLS and ACLS from American Heart Association
• Valid professional nursing license within state of practice or nurse licensure compact
• Compact license requires verification of suicide training and demographic data via Nursys e-Notify
• Proof of right to work in United States required
• Critical care experience in hospital setting required