Staff RN- CTICU
About The Position
Positions available for March 2027, 36 hours per week. This role involves rotating days and nights every six weeks, with every other weekend and holiday rotation. The Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) is a 20-bed unit with 12 closed-door rooms and 8 open bay rooms. Nurse to patient ratios are typically 1:1 or 1:2 for high acuity patients. Patients range from birth to late adulthood and include those with Congenital Heart Defects, Acquired Heart Disease, pre & post-surgical conditions, and heart & lung transplants. The unit also cares for ECMO and VAD patients. The job summary describes assisting patients to move rapidly and effectively through their episode of care while prioritizing quality and safety. This includes delegating, directing, overseeing, and providing developmentally appropriate patient care. The role requires practicing professional nursing and promoting patient advocacy in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, while maintaining a current Ohio Nursing License.
Requirements
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
- Current CPR certification required.
- BSN; Associate degree with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire.
- Quality and safety patient care skills
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to provide culturally competent care with a demonstrated commitment to ensuring quality and safety initiatives.
- Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Must be willing to obtain and maintain NRP, PALS, ACLS, APHON or other necessary certification as determined by your manager based on business unit.
Responsibilities
- Provides nursing care using a Family Centered approach.
- Assesses individualized patient needs.
- Communicates patient care needs and priorities to assigned Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Patient Care Assistants (PCAs), Unit Coordinators, and Allied Health personnel.
- Plans, implements, educates, and evaluates care using Evidence-Based Practices.
- Utilizes Therapeutic Communication while monitoring the physical, psychological, and social needs of patients and families.
- Engages in the “workplace community” by staying aware of changes, participating in data collection or auditing, understanding Quality Improvement, and representing staff at relevant meetings and then reporting important information and updates back to staff.
- Documents according to organizational standards, policies, and procedures.
Benefits
- Minimum pay - $36.90 per hr plus shift and weekend differentials
- $2.00 per hr increase upon successful completion of unit orientation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
