Registered Nurse (RN) - CTICU

Lifebridge Health • Salisbury, MD

83d • $33 - $52

About The Position

The primary patients that will be admitted into Cardiovascular Thoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) are patients with cardiac, thoracic and vascular involvement who require intensive invasive monitoring and or vasoactive medication infusion. The CTICU RN acts as a patient advocate. The CTICU RN provides support, information and direct care and utilizes equipment and technology skillfully and is technically competent in nursing procedures. The Registered Nurse educates patients and families on significant self-care issues. The inventory, distribution/delivery of medications may be required.

Requirements

• Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Must hold a license in the state of permanent residency.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification must be obtained within 12 months of employment.
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification will be obtained during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Act as a patient advocate in the CTICU.
• Provide support, information, and direct care to patients.
• Utilize equipment and technology skillfully.
• Educate patients and families on significant self-care issues.
• Manage inventory and distribution/delivery of medications.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Prescription insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Disability insurance plans
• Life insurance
• Paid time off plans
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Employee assistance
• Access to on-site childcare
• Credit union

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed