Registered Nurse Cardiac ICU Full Time Nights
About The Position
The Registered Nurse works in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU), a 10-bed critical care unit specializing in intensive cardiac care. The unit cares for adult and geriatric patients with severe heart conditions, including severe coronary artery disease, acute myocardial infarction, post-cardiac-arrest conditions, cardiomyopathy, and arrhythmias requiring continuous monitoring. Common equipment includes balloon pumps, Impellas, temporary pacemakers, and invasive monitoring devices such as SWANs and arterial lines. Staffing is typically one or two nurses per patient. The ICU nurse assesses patient needs, identifies problems, implements appropriate interventions, and establishes and maintains a plan for nursing care. The nurse ensures care activities are directed toward resolving problems and competently performs technical aspects of care. Strong critical-thinking skills are required. The nurse also serves as a resource for patients and families throughout the critical-care journey. This is a full-time position working 36 hours per week on the night shift. The position is in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit on the third floor of the 4002 Building. New graduate nurses are welcome. Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Requirements
- Active Kentucky nursing license.
- BCLS certification required within 90 days of employment.
- ACLS certification required within six months for experienced staff nurses and within one year for new graduate nurses.
- Strong critical-thinking skills.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients and identify their needs.
- Implement appropriate interventions for patients.
- Establish and maintain a plan for the delivery of nursing care.
- Ensure nursing interventions and activities are directed toward resolving patient problems.
- Perform technical aspects of care competently.
- Guide and support patients and families throughout the critical-care journey.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
