Registered Nurse (RN) - Coronary Care Unit (CCU) - Springfield Regional Medical Center - PRN

Mercy Health • Springfield, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Coronary Care Unit provides nursing care to acute and critically ill patients who require intensive medical care. The role includes assessing patient status, identifying and prioritizing patient problems and needs, implementing clinical interventions, and developing and carrying out care plans to improve outcomes while maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment.

The RN works with the interdisciplinary care team, completes and analyzes initial and ongoing assessments, plans and implements treatment, and evaluates its effectiveness. The nurse uses clinical judgment and inquiry to prioritize information and take timely, evidence-based, patient-focused action, adapting to rapidly changing patient conditions. Medications must be administered safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned.

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 must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care; ACLS is required within 6 months of hire.
• For Pediatric Units, PALS is required in lieu of BLS/ACLS and must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred, not required).
• BLS or ACLS certification preferred at hire.
• 6 months of RN experience in a Med/Surg, Critical Care, Stepdown, or Emergency Department Unit.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status and determine the priority of patient problems and needs.
• Implement nursing interventions for acute and critically ill patients requiring intensive medical care.
• Develop and perform patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Conduct and analyze initial and ongoing patient assessments; create a plan of care, implement treatment, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Synthesize and prioritize information to take immediate, decisive, evidence-based, patient-focused action using clinical judgment and clinical inquiry.
• Anticipate and respond confidently to rapidly changing patient conditions.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 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, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed