RN - ICU
RN - ICU
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Job Description
RN - ICU
About Facility:
o Community based hospital in urban area High Point NC
304 licensed beds
Teaching Status: Interns Residents APPs Nursing Students
Chest Pain Center Accredited from American College of Cardiology
Stroke Center designated by TJC: Primary Stroke Center
Unit Information:
o Beds: 20
Average Daily Census 18
o Minimum Years of Experience required 1 year ICU experience
o Will you accept a first-time traveler Yes
Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
o General medical patients requiring advanced hemodynamics and continuous monitoring of cardiac respiratory hemodynamic and neurologic status
o Respiratory compromise or failure requiring medium or high flow oxygen devices NIPPV or ventilator support
o Renal Failure with CRRT capabilities
o Severe Sepsis with hemodynamic instability and IV resuscitation
o General Vascular or thoracic surgical patients requiring continuous cardiac respiratory or hemodynamic support include pharmacological vasopressor support
o Cardiac arrest requiring targeted temperature management
o Neuro Medical cases Stroke with or without Tenecteplase (TNK) or Traumatic Fall with some neurosurgical intervention (EVD management or ICP monitoring)
o DKA/HHNK Insulin drips with Endotool titrations
Patient Ratios:
o RN: ICU Level of care is 1:2; Special high acuity of RN 1:1 care (organ procurement or CRRT); Overflow patients waiting on stepdown Intermediate the RN to patient ratio is 1:3 or 1:4 depending on interventions.
o CNA: Varies and we do have Nurse Tech support.
o Charge Nurse is typically a free charge available to resource and assist.
Required Licensure & Certifications:
o BLS ACLS NIHSS
Skills required:
o Cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring cardiac strip and rhythm interpretation arterial lines titration of drips ventilator care (we have Respiratory Therapist 24/7) vascular lines chest tubes post procedure site care trans radial bands femoral venous or arterial sheaths CRRT post pulmonary artery thrombectomy (EKOS Prenumbra Inari)
Support within the Department:
o CNA Yes
o Receptionist/HUC Varies day shift only (8am-5:30pm)
o Charge nurse Yes
o Phlebotomy Varies
o IV/VAT Team No
o Resource Nurse No (Charge Nurse serves as Resource)
o Rapid Response Team Yes
o RT 24/7 Yes
o Hospitalist 24/7 Yes
o Intensivist 24/7 Yes
o Telemetry monitoring The RN is responsible for continuous cardiac monitoring including interpretation of the rhythm
Technology/Equipment:
o EMR: EPIC
o IV Pump: Baxter
o Med dispensing: Omnicell
o Monitors: Philips Intellivue
o Unit specific equipment: CRRT-NxStage; Edwards Lifescience-Hemosphere/FloTrac for minimally invasive advanced hemodynamics; TTM Artic Sun
Orientation (facility and unit):
o Orientation 36 hours week 1 includes NTO and Online CBL (Healthstream)
o 12-hour departmental specific orientation shift with an RN Preceptor
Scheduling:
o Schedule cycle: Every 6 weeks
Other notes:
o Scrub Color: Royal Blue
o Parking: Free
o Unit Culture: Positive Team focused (High Tech High Touch); We work as ONE team.
Youll never receive recurrent notifications aggressive phone calls or overbearing messages from us. Just support!
A US based healthcare staffing firm Lamb Company has been serving healthcare workers so that healthcare workers may serve their patients since 2019. Our team consists of individuals with likeminded goals to have a heart for providing quality care for patients that without our help may not receive any. Our job is to find a site that matches well with you and develop a plan to safely and effectively get you implemented into that system. As a small company with owners that are healthcare workers themselves we understand the difficulty of starting new and finding a home where you are appreciated. We are always available and aim to find you the employment of your dreams. Please reach out with any questions which you may have!
Youll never receive recurrent notifications aggressive phone calls or overbearing messages from us. Just support! A US based healthcare staffing firm Lamb Company has been serving healthcare workers so that healthcare workers may serve their patients since 2019. Our team consists of individuals with likeminded goals to have a heart for providing quality care for patients that without our help may not receive any. Our job is to find a site that matches well with you and develop a plan to safely and effectively get you implemented into that system. As a small company with owners that are healthcare workers themselves we understand the difficulty of starting new and finding a home where you are appreciated. We are always available and aim to find you the employment of your dreams. Please reach out with any questions which you may have!
Employment Type
Full-time
