RN, Registered Nurse/ Critical Care Unit (CCU)
About The Position
ONE TEAM. ALL HEART. At OHH, we believe that patient care is truly at the heart of everything we do. Our dedicated team members are involved in every step of our patients' journeys, bringing hope, compassion, and healing to both patients and their families. Together with our physicians and caregivers, we're shaping the future of heart care in Oklahoma by serving the state and leading the nation. The CCU/IU nurse monitors the overall hemodynamic status of the critically ill patient while performing head to toe assessments, assessing all body systems, rhythms and invasive lines, tubes and drains. In the CCU and IU, the Registered Nurse is expected to administer, titrate and monitor critically ill patients on critical medications Many of these patients are post-surgical and require intense monitoring. They are able to communicate appropriately with the physicians and surgeons any concerning status changes or body system specifics that may require further intervention. CCU/IU nurses operate and are trained on life saving advanced medical equipment including but not limited to ventilators, Intra-Aortic Balloon pumps, Assistive Heart pumps, Continuous Dialysis machines, Hypothermia induction and maintenance devices, defibrillators and others. The Registered Nurse in CCU functions in units we call pods. This design allows the OHH nurse to maintain a 1:1 or 1:2 nurse patient ratio in the Critical Care Department and a 1:3 nurse patient ratio in the Interventional Unit. This allows CCU/IU nurses adequate time to monitor and care for critically ill patients thus ensuring the highest quality, safe and patient-focused care. As part of our nursing team, you are empowered to work collaboratively with our physicians and other caregivers, and play an integral role in setting the standard for excellence in patient care. With low, fixed nurse-to-patient ratios, our nursing team has time to get to know their patients and their families while providing the highest quality, safe, patient-focused care. Patient rooms are fully stocked with all necessary supplies and arranged in a circular, pod layout around each nursing station to streamline patient care and save our nursing team time.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing program.
- Registered Nurse with current Oklahoma licensure.
- Current BLS certification required at the time of hire and ACLS certification within 18 months of hire.
- Minimum of one (1) year of continuous experience in telemetry or related cardiac clinical setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- The CCU/IU nurse monitors the overall hemodynamic status of the critically ill patient while performing head to toe assessments, assessing all body systems, rhythms and invasive lines, tubes and drains.
- The Registered Nurse is expected to administer, titrate and monitor critically ill patients on critical medications
- Communicate appropriately with the physicians and surgeons any concerning status changes or body system specifics that may require further intervention.
- CCU/IU nurses operate and are trained on life saving advanced medical equipment including but not limited to ventilators, Intra-Aortic Balloon pumps, Assistive Heart pumps, Continuous Dialysis machines, Hypothermia induction and maintenance devices, defibrillators and others.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Extended Medical Benefits (EMB)
- Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
