CCU Registered Nurse
About The Position
The CCU Registered Nurse provides specialized care to patients with life-threatening illnesses or injuries who require intensive monitoring and support. The role includes assessing patients, administering medications and treatments, operating life-support equipment, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to support optimal patient outcomes. The nurse delivers safe, direct patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation; guides patient and family education and the activities of other nursing personnel; and remains accountable for care provided to assigned patients. The nurse communicates clinical changes and relevant monitoring and diagnostic findings to physicians, responds promptly to changes in patient condition or treatment response, and maintains patient privacy and confidentiality. This is a full-time day-shift position in the Coronary Care Unit at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, Alabama. Hours are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. A sign-on bonus of $15,000 is available for qualified candidates, subject to eligibility and payout terms discussed during the interview process. Day-shift pay includes a differential of $2 to $6. Full benefits are offered; details are provided at the company's benefits website.
Requirements
- Current and valid state RN license.
- Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintained as current.
- Current ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained as current.
- At least one year of experience as a staff RN in an acute care hospital; critical care experience preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a Critical Care Course.
- Critical Care RN (CCRN) certification.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Critical care experience.
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice.
- Direct and guide patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining CCU standards of care.
- Remain responsible and accountable for the care provided to assigned patients.
- Communicate with physicians about changes in clinical condition, hemodynamic monitoring, diagnostic study results, abnormal results, and symptoms.
- Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatment.
- Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
- Assess patients, administer medications and treatments, operate life-support equipment, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to support optimal patient outcomes.
Benefits
- Full benefits are offered; details are available at https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/.
- Sign-on bonus of $15,000 for qualified candidates, subject to eligibility and payout terms.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
