O Days

Community Health Network•Kokomo, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Consultation Nurse responds to situations in the hospital where a patient is showing signs of clinical deterioration. This position will be responsible for monitoring, evaluating and rounding on all patients within the hospital. This position serves as an educational mentor and teaching resource for inexperienced nurses who are learning new procedures or have questions/concerns about a patient's assessment. To maintain critical care nursing skills, the Consultation Nurse will work PRN in the ICU (approximately two shifts per six-week schedule).

Requirements

Graduate of National League for Nursing (NLN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) accredited school of nursing, or three years of related professional nursing experience.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid license to practice in the state of Indiana as listed in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
Minimum of 1 year of critical care experience required.
ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certified.
Experience with CRRT, IABP, ICP management required.
CCRN certification or willing to obtain within 1 year of hire.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent team skills.
Compassionate and caring.
Accountable.
Self-directed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
3+ years of critical care experience strongly preferred.
2+ years of precepting experience preferred.
EPIC experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Responds to situations in the hospital where a patient is showing signs of clinical deterioration.
Monitors, evaluates, and rounds on all patients within the hospital.
Serves as an educational mentor and teaching resource for inexperienced nurses.
Works PRN in the ICU to maintain critical care nursing skills.