Registered Nurse (RN) – Critical Care Unit
Job Description
> REF:#f4cfdd372fda7b47 Sign On BonusJob Title: Registered Nurse (RN)
Unit: Critical Care Unit
Shift: 7:00PM-7:30AM
Status: Part-time/48 hours per pay
Facility: Atrium Medical Center
The Critical Care Unit is a 25-bed inpatient nursing unit specializing in the care of adult medical/surgical patients and cardiovascular/cardiothoracic surgical patients. The unit is equipped to provide post operative care and recovery of cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical patients including open heart, thoracotomy, endarterectomy as well as percutaneous cardiac intervention and acute myocardial infarction. Patients that are admitted to the critical care unit here may require all or any of the following: intensive monitoring of lab values, hemodynamic pressure monitoring, mechanical ventilation, administration and titration of vasoactive and/or neuromuscular blocking agents or recovery from anesthesia. Ultra Filtration (UF) Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Continuous Renal Reperfusion Therapy (CRRT), Impella Device, Targeted Temperature Management (TTM).
The Clinical Nurse is a registered nurse (RN) who partners with and advocates for patients/families/significant others to provide physical, emotional and spiritual support which impacts patient outcomes in a safe environment. The RN functions in a versatile role that demonstrates professionalism and promotes excellence and autonomy in the practice of Nursing. The RN utilizes the nursing process in conjunction with evidence-based principles to care for a diverse caseload of patients within the department scope of service. The RN serves as guide, healer, collaborator, teacher, leader and sentry. The RN collaborates with and guides care delivered by the inter-professional team. The RN is accountable for compliance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, Nursing Code of Ethics and applicable regulatory standards.
Education
Minimum Level of Education Required: Associate degree
Additional requirements:
Type of degree: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Area of study or major: Nursing
Preferred educational qualifications: BSN Preferred; BSN Completion or Professional Certification may be required.
Position specific testing requirement: N/A
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Valid Ohio RN license
Current CPR certification required at the time of hire.
Experience
Minimum Level of Experience Required: Prior critical care experience
Prior job title or occupational experience: N/A
Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A
Preferred experience:
Other experience requirements: N/A
Knowledge/Skills
Must be able to multitask with constant interruptions while maintaining a pleasant demeanor
Basic computer knowledge
Strong organization skills
Effective interpersonal and communication skills