RN, Registered Nurse- Interventional (IU)/ Critical Care Unit (CCU)
About The Position
Join Our Team at Oklahoma Heart Hospital (OHH) 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. 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 Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at the time of hire
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 18 months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of one (1) year of continuous experience in telemetry or related cardiac clinical setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Administers, titrates and monitors critically ill patients on critical medications.
- Communicates appropriately with the physicians and surgeons any concerning status changes or body system specifics that may require further intervention.
- Operates and is 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.
- Stays current with both BLS and ACLS certifications.
- Functions in units we call pods, allowing for 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.
- Monitors and cares for critically ill patients, ensuring the highest quality, safe and patient-focused care.
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
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
