Registered Nurse (RN) - Coronary Care Unit (CCU) - Springfield Regional Medical Center - PRN
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) at Springfield Regional Medical Center delivers nursing care to acute and critically ill patients who require intensive medical care. The role involves assessing patient status, prioritizing problems and needs, implementing clinical nursing interventions, and developing and carrying out patient care plans to improve outcomes while maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team; conducts and analyzes initial and ongoing assessments; plans, implements, and evaluates treatment; and uses clinical judgment and inquiry to take timely, evidence-based, patient-focused action. The nurse anticipates and responds to changing patient conditions and administers medications in accordance with state 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); certification 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).
- 6 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 to rapidly changing patient conditions.
- Administer medications safely in accordance with state requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
- Provide nursing care to acute and critically ill patients requiring intensive medical care.
- Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 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. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.
