WA-RN CCU Nights
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 position is for night shift, 1845–0715, and requires holiday coverage. Critical care experience in a hospital setting is required. The nurse coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. Duties include administering prescribed medications, providing bedside care, educating patients and families, documenting patient information and vital signs, evaluating diagnostic tests and laboratory reports, assisting physicians, responding to life-saving situations, and managing specialized critical-care equipment and protocols.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience.
- Valid BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association.
- A valid professional license within the state of practice or a nurse licensure compact license.
- For a compact license: verification of suicide training, verification of demographic data via Nursys e-Notify, and proof of right to work in the United States.
- Critical care experience in a hospital setting.
Responsibilities
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Prepare and administer prescribed medications orally, subcutaneously, or through an IV, and record their administration.
- Provide basic bedside care and report adverse reactions to medications or treatments according to established policies.
- Initiate patient education plans as prescribed by physicians and teach patients and families how to manage illness or injury.
- Record patient medical information and vital signs accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to assess patient conditions.
- Collect samples for lab work and evaluate or interpret lab reports.
- Prepare equipment and assist physicians during examinations and treatments.
- Respond to life-saving situations according to nursing standards and protocols.
- Apply hemodynamic, phlebotomy, and IV protocols.
- Monitor and adjust specialized equipment, including interpreting electronic displays from monitors and life support equipment.
- Monitor catheters, leads, and tubing for proper placement and function, and initiate corrective actions as necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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