RN, Registered Nurse/ Critical Care Unit (CCU)
About The Position
Oklahoma Heart Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Critical Care Unit (CCU). The nurse monitors the overall hemodynamic status of critically ill patients and performs comprehensive head-to-toe assessments, including assessment of body systems, rhythms, invasive lines, tubes, and drains. Nurses administer, titrate, and monitor critical medications, often caring for post-surgical patients who require intensive monitoring. They communicate concerning status changes and clinical details to physicians and surgeons when further intervention may be needed. CCU and Interventional Unit (IU) nurses operate and receive training on advanced life-saving equipment, including ventilators, intra-aortic balloon pumps, assistive heart pumps, continuous dialysis machines, hypothermia induction and maintenance devices, and defibrillators. Nurses must keep BLS and ACLS certifications current. The CCU uses a pod layout, with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2 in Critical Care and 1:3 in the Interventional Unit. The layout and low, fixed ratios support attentive, safe, patient-focused care and allow nurses to spend time with patients and their families. Patient rooms are stocked with necessary supplies and arranged around nursing stations to streamline care. New graduates and experienced Registered Nurses are welcome.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing program.
- Current Oklahoma Registered Nurse licensure.
- Current BLS certification at the time of hire.
- ACLS certification within 18 months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of continuous experience in telemetry or a related cardiac clinical setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Monitor critically ill patients’ overall hemodynamic status.
- Perform head-to-toe assessments, including assessment of body systems, rhythms, invasive lines, tubes, and drains.
- Administer, titrate, and monitor critical medications.
- Intensively monitor patients, many of whom are post-surgical.
- Communicate concerning patient status changes and relevant clinical details to physicians and surgeons.
- Operate advanced medical equipment used in critical care.
- Maintain current BLS and ACLS certifications.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Extended Medical Benefits (EMB)
- Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
