Registered Nurse Inpatient Intensive Care Unit
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Job Location:
Plattsburgh, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Unit Description: The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) provides close observation support and clinical care for the critically ill. The unit was designed by our ICU staff to provide enhanced workflow and encourage family support in a healing environment. With 14 private rooms all within steps of the large nurses station for better visualization the unit provides holistic care using a multidisciplinary approach for critically ill patients requiring advanced monitoring and intensive treatment for:
- Respiratory/ventilatory care
- Cardiac/hemodynamic monitoring/temporary pacing/IABP therapy
- Observation and support due to drug overdose or poisoning
- Advanced care due to medication therapy
- Multiple trauma
- Major surgical procedures
- Post-cardiac interventional care
- Acute gastrointestinal disorders
Qualifications:
1. Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
2. Currently licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
3. Two years of prior ICU experience required.
4. BLS or ACLS required with ACLS certification within 6 months of hire.
5. Successful completion of AACN Essentials of Critical Care Course and exams within one month of employment or have proof of completion of prior critical care training.
6. RNs with previous critical care experience are required to successfully pass the Critical Care Challenge Exam with an 80%.
7. Current CCRN certification fulfills requirement of challenge exam.
8. Completion of PALS for assigned ICU RN within two years.
9. Completion of TNCC (Trauma Nurse Care Course) or TCAR (Trauma Care After Resuscitation) within one year.
10. Meets requirements of physical/pre-placement screening.
As applicable the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided.
On-call: Not required.
Incentives: External candidates with 1 year of experience may be eligible for a one-time sign-on bonus of up to $10000. Additional terms and conditions apply.
This is a bargaining union position.
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
The University of Vermont Health Network is a 4-hospital system serving Vermont and northern New York. We work together to offer high-quality care as close to home as possible.
