Job Details
Job Description:
Critical
Care ICU Job Skills / Requirements
Valid BLS and ACLS from the American Heart
Association, NIHSS
A valid professional license within the state
of practice / nurse licensure compact
Additional requirements for a compact license are 1) verification of suicide training 2) verification of demographic date via Nursys e-Notify.
Proof of right to work in the United States
Critical care experience in a hospital setting
Position Responsibilities Critical Care Nurses (ICU/CCU)
provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the
application of scientific nursing principles. In addition to general nursing
care, responsibilities of Critical Care Nurses include (but are not limited
to): ƒ Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan,
implement and evaluate patient care plans ƒ Prepares and administers (orally,
subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. Reports
adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy
regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse ƒ
Provides basic, bedside care ƒ Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed
by physician. Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their
illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs,
diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication and
rehabilitation ƒ Records patients’ medical information and vital signs ƒ
Orders, interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess
patient’s condition ƒ Takes samples for lab work, orders prescribed lab work
and evaluates/interprets lab reports ƒ Prepares equipment and aids physician
during examination and treatment of patient ƒ Responds to life-saving
situations based upon nursing standards and protocol ƒ Records all care
information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the
appropriate format and on the appropriate forms ƒ Applies Hemodynamic,
Phlebotomy and IV protocols ƒ Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used
on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays, such as central
venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, and cardiac rhythms from cardiac
monitors, respirators, ventilators, oxygen pumps, etc. ƒ Monitors catheters,
leads and tubing for proper placement and functioning ƒ Initiates corrective
action whenever information from monitoring/life support equipment shows
adverse symptomatology
Position Urgency:
Normal
Shifts:
1845-0715
State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active
Minimum Years of Experience:
Less than 1 year
Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
36
Specialty Type:
Nursing
Sub Specialty:
Critical Care (CCU)
General Certifications:
ACLSBLS/BCLS
Bilingual:
No
EMR Used:
Meditech
Holiday Coverage Required:
Yes
Pay Rate
$64.28 - $69.16/hour
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