Registered Nurse (RN)- Cardiac Intermediate Critical Care Unit (FT Days 7A-7P)

UMC Health System

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We’ve learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas®. Full-Time 5 East is a 32 bed Cardiac Intermediate Critical Care unit that provides nursing care for adult and geriatric patients. The goal of this unit is to provide high quality care to patients no longer requiring critical care, but requiring a higher level of care than can be provided on the medical floors. Serving as an ICU step-down unit allows CICCU staff members to care for cardiac patients and patients from all other specialties and areas. Caring for high acuity patients requires that teamwork be utilized every day in this fast-paced, high-energy unit. Orientation is individually based and can last between 8-12 weeks depending on the needs of the new team member. Registered professional nurse who assesses, implements or delegates, plans, and evaluates total nursing care and functions in accordance with established philosophy, providing and directing patient care for a group of patients. Relates effectively with other shifts/departments for optimal continuity of care.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing
Valid Texas RN License/Eligible Compact License
Must maintain a current BLS & ACLS certification from American Heart Association
BSN required or must be obtained within 3 years of hire
Minimum of 1 year of acute care experience

Nice To Haves

PCCN Certification preferred

Responsibilities

assesses
implements or delegates
plans
evaluates total nursing care
providing and directing patient care for a group of patients
Relates effectively with other shifts/departments for optimal continuity of care