Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) - Memorial Regional Medical Center
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at Memorial Regional Medical Center delivers nursing care to acute and critically ill patients who require intensive medical care. The role involves assessing patient status, prioritizing patient problems and needs, implementing clinical nursing interventions, developing and carrying out care plans to improve outcomes, and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team; conducts and analyzes initial and ongoing assessments; creates and implements plans of care; and evaluates treatment effectiveness. The nurse synthesizes and prioritizes information to take prompt, evidence-based, patient-focused action, anticipates and adapts to rapidly changing conditions, and administers medications safely in accordance with state requirements and organizational policies. This position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on days/evenings.
Requirements
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- At least 1 year of RN experience.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) or ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support); certification must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care. ACLS is required within 6 months of hire.
- PALS is required in lieu of BLS/ACLS for Pediatric Units and must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Six months of RN experience in a Med/Surg, Critical Care, Stepdown, or Emergency Department unit.
- BLS or ACLS certification at hire.
- PALS certification at hire.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Conduct and analyze initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Create and implement plans of care and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
- Synthesize and prioritize information to take immediate, decisive, evidence-based, patient-focused action using clinical judgment and inquiry.
- Anticipate and respond confidently to changing patient conditions and adapt as needed.
- Administer medications safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and incentives.
- Referral bonuses.
- 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- HSA/FSA options.
- Life insurance.
- Mental health resources and discounts.
- Paid time off.
- Parental and FMLA leave.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance.
- Professional development and continuing education support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
