RN - Cardiovascular Care Unit (Intermediate)

Carle Health•Normal, IL

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution. The Cardiovascular Care Unit (CVCU) is a fast-paced, high patient turnover unit with 18 beds, admitting and discharging multiple patients each day. The patient population includes individuals 18 years and older with conditions such as cardiac arrhythmia, chest pain, CHF, pacemakers, ablations, heart attacks (MI), and cardiac interventions. The department culture is focused on teamwork, ensuring that patients’ needs are met by working closely with interdisciplinary partners. Resources available include a charge nurse, heart failure nurse, cardiac rehab, case manager/social work, respiratory, and pharmacy.

Requirements

Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA)
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
H.S. Diploma/GED
Associate's Degree
RN with >1 year experience
3-year commitment
External Applicants Only

Nice To Haves

18 years and older patient population
Cardiac arrhythmia, Chest pain, CHF, Pacemakers, Ablations, Heart attacks (MI), and Cardiac interventions patient population
Nurse to Patient ratio: 1:4-5
Nursing skills: Assessment, IV, managing cardiac drips, post procedure care, discharge teaching and completing admissions.
Equipment: IV pumps, SCD machines, Bedside monitors, cardiac monitoring, oxygen, ambulation equipment, lift equipment.

Responsibilities

Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service.
Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs.
Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.
Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.
Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues.
Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base.
Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.
Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.
Maintain clean and tidy work environment.
Maintain hospital and unit based competencies.
Hourly Rounding on patients.
Proactively seek out opportunities to assist internal and external customers.