WA-RN CCU Nights

Bestica•Aberdeen, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Critical Care Nurses (ICU/CCU) provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. This role involves a comprehensive approach to patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team. Responsibilities extend to medication administration, patient education, diagnostic interpretation, and the monitoring and adjustment of specialized medical equipment.

Requirements

Valid BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association
A valid professional license within the state of practice / nurse licensure compact
Additional requirements for a compact license are 1) verification of suicide training 2) verification of demographic date via Nursys e-Notify.
Proof of right to work in the United States
Critical care experience in a hospital setting

Responsibilities

Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse
Provides basic, bedside care
Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician. Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation
Records patients’ medical information and vital signs
Orders, interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s condition
Takes samples for lab work, orders prescribed lab work and evaluates/interprets lab reports
Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient
Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol
Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
Applies Hemodynamic, Phlebotomy and IV protocols
Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays, such as central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, and cardiac rhythms from cardiac monitors, respirators, ventilators, oxygen pumps, etc.
Monitors catheters, leads and tubing for proper placement and functioning
Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring/life support equipment shows adverse symptomatology