Cvicu RN

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Key Accountabilities

• Provide direct care to critically ill patients including those requiring ventilatory support hemodynamic monitoring and other forms of life support.

• Administer medications IV fluids blood products and manage complex treatment protocols.

• Perform assessments of patients vital signs condition and symptoms reporting changes to the healthcare team.

• Monitor and maintain patients hemodynamic stability through proper use of invasive and non-invasive techniques.

• Assist with procedures such as central line insertions intubation and tracheostomy care.

• Accurately document patient care activities including assessments interventions and changes in patient condition in electronic health records.

• Collaborate with physicians respiratory therapists and other team members to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.

• Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans care procedures and progress.

• Respond to critical situations and codes (e.g. Code Blue) by performing life-saving interventions like CPR defibrillation and advanced airway management.

• Participate in daily rounds and contribute to the development of interdisciplinary care plans.

• Precept and support new nurses and nursing students as required.

• Maintain infection control standards and follow hospital protocols to ensure patient safety and department specific competencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred

• Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) required

• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) AND American Heart association Healthcare Provider Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.

Licensure: State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse

Physical Demands

• Ability to move freely (standing stooping walking bending pushing and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance

• Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform patient care procedures

Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments

• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock

• Occasional high noise level in work environment

• Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time

• Transporting transferring positioning patients and/or equipment from one location to another little likelihood for injury if proper body mechanics and procedures are followed

• Possible exposure to communicable diseases hazardous materials and pharmacological agents

• Occasional contact with aggressive and/or combative patients

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