Charge Nurse ICU Full Time Nights
About The Position
JFK Memorial Hospital has provided medical care to residents in the Coachella Valley since 1966. A group of physicians, including Dr. Reynaldo Carreon, founded the hospital and today one of JFK’s cross streets is named in his honor. Originally called Indio Community Hospital, JFK has grown to a 145-bed acute-care hospital that is part of Tenet Healthcare California. It offers a variety of services, including: Emergency care 24/7 Orthopedic and joint replacement services using emerging technology Cardiovascular services Maternity care and pediatric services Ambulatory surgery center Imaging services Outpatient Rehabilitation Center Up to $25,000 Sign on Bonus for Qualified Candidates POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) in critical care performs the clinical role of coordinating the care of the critically ill patient. The PCC independently cares for critically ill patients of all acuity levels, cares for patients on ventilators, can titrate vasoactive medications in relationship to dysrhythmias and advanced hemodynamic parameters. The PCC can assist and mentor staff on bedside procedures commonly performed in critical care. The PCC practices independently and encourages autonomy in other professionals. The PCC is able to supervise unit activities as assigned. The PCC assists with the development of critical thinking skills in other staff. The position assumes a leadership role for daily unit operations and the Rapid Response Team. The PCC assists with hiring and training of staff. The PCC also supervises and evaluates staff performance. The PCC maintains staffing levels to ensure budget goals and meet patient needs. The PCC ensures necessary equipment and supplies are available at all times. The PCC also develops and implements performance improvement projects to improve patient outcomes. The PCC will be the ICU Rapid Response Team member.
Requirements
- California RN License
- Successful mastery of nursing skills and knowledge related to a RN III position
- CPR
- ACLS
- PALS
- Previous experience or demonstrates skills in leadership and management preferred
- 5 years Critical Care Experience, preferred
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience or demonstrates skills in leadership and management preferred
- 5 years Critical Care Experience, preferred
Responsibilities
- Coordinating the care of the critically ill patient
- Independently cares for critically ill patients of all acuity levels
- Cares for patients on ventilators
- Can titrate vasoactive medications in relationship to dysrhythmias and advanced hemodynamic parameters
- Assist and mentor staff on bedside procedures commonly performed in critical care
- Supervise unit activities as assigned
- Assists with the development of critical thinking skills in other staff
- Assumes a leadership role for daily unit operations and the Rapid Response Team
- Assists with hiring and training of staff
- Supervises and evaluates staff performance
- Maintains staffing levels to ensure budget goals and meet patient needs
- Ensures necessary equipment and supplies are available at all times
- Develops and implements performance improvement projects to improve patient outcomes
- ICU Rapid Response Team member
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
