Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) - Springfield Regional Medical Center
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at Springfield Regional Medical Center delivers nursing care to acute and critically ill patients who require intensive medical care. The role assesses patient status, determines the priority of patient problems and needs, implements clinical nursing interventions, develops and performs care plans to improve outcomes, and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team; conducts and analyzes initial and ongoing assessments; creates and implements plans of care; and evaluates treatment effectiveness. The nurse synthesizes and prioritizes information to take immediate, decisive, evidence-based, patient-focused action using clinical judgment and inquiry. The role also requires anticipating and responding confidently to rapidly changing patient conditions and administering medications safely in accordance with applicable state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on day shifts. A current state RN license is required, as is one year of RN experience. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred but not required. BLS or ACLS is required before direct patient care, with ACLS required within six months of hire. PALS is required instead of BLS/ACLS for Pediatric Units and must be obtained before direct patient care.
Requirements
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- One 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 six months of hire.
- For Pediatric Units, PALS must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care and is required in lieu of BLS/ACLS.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred, not required).
- Six months of RN experience in a Med/Surg, Critical Care, Stepdown, or Emergency Department unit.
- BLS or ACLS certification preferred at hire.
- PALS certification preferred 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 confidently to rapidly changing patient conditions.
- Administer medications safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
- Deliver nursing care and clinical interventions to acute and critically ill patients requiring intensive medical care.
- Develop and perform patient care plans to improve outcomes and ensure a safe, therapeutic environment.
- 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. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
