Clinical Nurse II - D2E CCU, 36hr/wk, Days
About The Position
The Clinical Nurse II works in the 17-bed Coronary Care Unit (CCU), which provides cardiac critical care to adults age 18 and older experiencing actual or potential life-threatening cardiac dysfunction. Each room has invasive monitoring capabilities. Unit services include continuous EKG monitoring for potentially life-threatening dysrhythmias and emergency measures in the absence of a physician, in accordance with American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA-ACLS) guidelines. The unit also monitors and cares for patients with Impella ventricular assist devices, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP), Pulmonary Artery Catheters, temporary venous pacemakers (TVPs), and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT). The nurse implements physician orders; administers medications; starts IVs; performs treatments, procedures, and special tests; and documents care in accordance with company policy and applicable local, state, and federal rules. The nurse orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests; assesses patient conditions, needs, and responses to care; and uses sound nursing judgment in patient care decisions. The role also involves providing primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses, collaborating with the nursing team to develop patient care plans, and directing and guiding ancillary personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on the day shift. The salary range is $85,280.00–$95,513.60.
Requirements
- Graduate from a professional academic nursing program awarding a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree.
- Hold a current New York State Registered Nurse license.
- Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
- Demonstrate the ability to improve job performance through continuing education.
- Possess knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem-solving tools and techniques, and demonstrate the ability to apply them to departmental and patient-care quality improvement.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as a PCA or other nursing assistant.
Responsibilities
- Implement physician orders, administer medications, start IVs, perform treatments, procedures, and special tests, and document care according to company policy and applicable regulations.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions.
- Assess and evaluate patient needs and responses to care.
- Apply sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions.
- Provide primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
- Administer over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered.
- Collaborate with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients.
- Direct and guide ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing.
- Provide continuous EKG monitoring for potentially life-threatening dysrhythmias and implement emergency measures in the absence of a physician according to AHA-ACLS guidelines.
- Monitor and care for patients with Impella devices, IABPs, Pulmonary Artery Catheters, TVPs, and CRRT.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
