Staff Nurse, RN - 2 West - CCU Stepdown (Days)

Licking Memorial Health Systems•Newark, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Nurse is a clinically competent registered professional nurse who delivers patient care through assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse prescribes, delegates, and coordinates nursing care provided to patients throughout the health system, and interacts effectively with patients, significant others, and healthcare team members while maintaining professional nursing standards. This position is in the 2 West CCU Stepdown unit and focuses on the care of critical patients. The nurse uses critical care equipment and procedures, administers and monitors medications and critical care drugs, assists physicians with procedures, and performs defibrillation, cardioversion, and external pacing. The role also includes communicating and documenting patient information, supervising ancillary staff, monitoring physician orders, and performing crisis intervention.

Requirements

Current Ohio R.N. licensure, which must be maintained.
Current CPR card, which must be maintained.
Obtain and maintain ECG rhythm recognition.
Ability to formulate nursing care plans.
Obtain ACLS within six months and maintain it.
Maintain knowledge of new technology and equipment.
Ability to work independently.
Excellent critical thinking skills.
May be required to complete specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.

Responsibilities

Acquire and maintain current knowledge of equipment and procedures or treatments generally used in caring for critical patients.
Safely and accurately administer medications within the scope of RN practice.
Document and communicate pertinent information regarding patient condition.
Provide direction and supervision to LPNs, POCTs, and other ancillary staff.
Assist physicians with invasive and non-invasive procedures performed on the nursing unit.
Perform crisis intervention.
Monitor and ensure accurate and timely completion of physician orders.
Safely and accurately administer and monitor critical care drugs.
Effectively and safely perform defibrillation, cardioversion, and external pacing.
Perform other duties as requested.