RN CVICU (Critical Care)

Advatix•Pikesville, KY

8d•$57 - $57

About The Position

Provides professional nursing care to assigned patients utilizing the nursing process, within established standards and practices for assigned patients. Key Results Area: Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required, and adjusts nursing care processes to ensure optimal patient care as indicated Performs a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and re-assessments as per policy Provides individualized, age-specific care that supports homeostatic regulation, hemodynamic monitoring, and physiological functioning Maintains accurate and continued nursing documentation, including patient histories, conditions, treatments, responses, and assessment of changes Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Maintains patient confidentiality. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and families. Functions as a patient advocate Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide appropriate age care to the patients served. Able to interpret data about the patient’s status to identify each patient’s age-specific needs and provide the care needed by the patient group Interact professionally with patients and family and involve patient and family in the formation of an individualized and mutually agreed upon plan of care. Reviews/revises/updates/resolves plan of care daily Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates the effectiveness of learning; includes family in teaching, as appropriate Supervises other health care staff involved in patient care. Allocates and monitors the work of others Demonstrates the ability to assist physicians with procedures in the department Responds promptly to changes in workload as necessary to achieve optimal productivity and efficiency Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of performance improvement activities to improve patient outcomes, processes, and the work environment Functions as a preceptor to orient new employees Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, staff meetings, and workshops; shows responsibility for own professional practice and ongoing education Maintains operation of patient care equipment to include mechanical adjustments. Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and the proper functioning of equipment. Assists in cost containment through the appropriate ordering and conservation of supplies and equipment Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations Meets all departmental-specific competencies Performs housekeeping duties when needed Assists with the transportation of patients when needed Adheres to dress code Adheres to medical center policies addressing infection control, safety, and personnel guidelines Performs other related duties as assigned or requested Serve as team leader and role model for other staff members

Requirements

Care of critically ill patients
Airway Management- basic and advanced
Pain Management
Cardiac Monitoring
Cardiac Care
Post-operative vascular surgery care/Recovery
Neurological, neurovascular, orthopedic care
Gastrointestinal care
Pulmonary/respiratory care
Genitourinary/renal care
Enteral Nutrition
Skin assessment/care
Central Venous catheter care and maintenance
Specialized IV Drips/Titration
Medication administration
Information Management
IV Therapy
IVADD
Transfusion Therapy
Invasive Monitoring
Waive Testing
Sedation
Assist with specialized procedures
Use specialized equipment in the care of critically ill patients
Manages Code Blue in the May Tower/Pediatrics
Admission/discharge criteria
Troubleshooting
Infection Control
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
Manages Code Blue for inpatient areas
Attends all mandatory education and in-services
ACLS training required within 90 days (must be completed before completion of orientation)
NIH Stroke Scale within 90 days of hire or transfer (must be completed before completion of orientation)
EKG FIT Test
RN License
5 years of Experience in Critical Care nursing
An associate’s degree in nursing is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required, and adjusts nursing care processes to ensure optimal patient care as indicated
Performs a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and re-assessments as per policy
Provides individualized, age-specific care that supports homeostatic regulation, hemodynamic monitoring, and physiological functioning
Maintains accurate and continued nursing documentation, including patient histories, conditions, treatments, responses, and assessment of changes
Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and families.
Functions as a patient advocate
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide appropriate age care to the patients served.
Able to interpret data about the patient’s status to identify each patient’s age-specific needs and provide the care needed by the patient group
Interact professionally with patients and family and involve patient and family in the formation of an individualized and mutually agreed upon plan of care.
Reviews/revises/updates/resolves plan of care daily
Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates the effectiveness of learning; includes family in teaching, as appropriate
Supervises other health care staff involved in patient care.
Allocates and monitors the work of others
Demonstrates the ability to assist physicians with procedures in the department
Responds promptly to changes in workload as necessary to achieve optimal productivity and efficiency
Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of performance improvement activities to improve patient outcomes, processes, and the work environment
Functions as a preceptor to orient new employees
Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, staff meetings, and workshops; shows responsibility for own professional practice and ongoing education
Maintains operation of patient care equipment to include mechanical adjustments.
Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and the proper functioning of equipment.
Assists in cost containment through the appropriate ordering and conservation of supplies and equipment
Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations
Meets all departmental-specific competencies
Performs housekeeping duties when needed
Assists with the transportation of patients when needed
Adheres to dress code
Adheres to medical center policies addressing infection control, safety, and personnel guidelines
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested
Serve as team leader and role model for other staff members