RN - CVICU - PT (74933)

HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER INC•Dalton, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU/SICU) utilizing the nursing process. Is responsible for appropriately managing care of assigned patients who present with a life-threatening illness and/or disease. Demonstrates professional growth and development. Demonstrates a commitment to service, Hamiltons mission, values, and professionalism.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program as evidenced by primary source of verification.
Current Georgia RN or a multi-state license meeting eNLC criteria professional licensure or will obtain prior to beginning work as a RN.
BLS required.
ACLS required.
1+ year of recent CVICU RN experience, including open heart recovery, and or strong cardiac background required.
Nursing skills as defined in the Law Governing the Practice of Nursing in Georgia.
Additionally, proficient in special skills as demonstrated through completion of critical care skills check-off.
Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
Requires working under stressful conditions.
Requires exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids.

Nice To Haves

BSN or MSN preferred
CCRN preferred
Critical Care Course/Internship preferred

Responsibilities

appropriately managing care of assigned patients who present with a life-threatening illness and/or disease
demonstrates professional growth and development
demonstrates a commitment to service, Hamiltons mission, values, and professionalism