Registered Nurse Cardiac ICU
About The Position
The Registered Nurse works in the Medical Surgical and Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit, caring for critical-care patients who require ICU-level care. The unit has 24 large private rooms with full monitoring capabilities and space for equipment such as pumps and ventilators. Staffing follows national standards of care, with patient-to-nurse ratios of 1:1 or 1:2. The RN delivers compassionate, individualized, comprehensive nursing care; conducts assessments; performs skilled procedures; and implements and evaluates patient care plans. The role involves collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to support optimal patient outcomes and patient recovery.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Either 1–2 years of medical/surgical experience and successful completion of a critical care residency program, or, for a new graduate, completion of a senior practicum in a specialty area such as critical care, emergency department, or PACU and successful completion of a critical care residency program.
- Washington Registered Nurse license upon hire.
- Basic Life Support (CPR) upon hire.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 6 months.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- One year of related work experience in an acute-care setting.
- Previous PCU or ICU experience, or Critical RN Adult, Neonatal, Pediatric, or Acute certification.
- Certified Neuroscience RN.
Responsibilities
- Follow department and hospital policies and procedures, including safety, risk-management, and regulatory standards; stay current with relevant trends, developments, and regulatory requirements.
- Administer, oversee, and document medications as ordered and in accordance with hospital policy.
- Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, behavioral or emotional, developmental, and spiritual needs; gather relevant care data; plan and provide holistic nursing care; implement interventions and evaluate outcomes.
- Prepare patients for discharge and help coordinate post-discharge needs.
- Use available communication tools and materials effectively, and account for how patient cultures may affect communication, collaboration, and care.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate to the patient populations served.
- Maintain competent professional practice, pursue professional growth, and meet deadlines for mandatory requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
