RN ICU Trauma
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Where Youll Work
At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy our focus is patient-centered care. Our level I trauma center and academic medical center campus is designed to heal the body mind and spirit of every person in a more comfortable less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services includes trauma services heart and vascular care emergency services surgery maternity cancer care and diagnostic imaging.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As an ICU Nurse at CHI Health youll monitor patients who are critically ill and unstable following extensive injury surgery or life-threatening disease.
Each shift begins with a patient report from a nursing teammate before making your rounds. Youll continue to provide whatever care or procedures are required throughout the shift. This could mean assisting a physician with a chest tube or central line providing wound care transporting the patient for an MRI or CT or administering medications. To thrive in this role youll heavily depend on your ability to multitask and react. Youll clinically care for your patients remain focused and attentive and advocate for their best interests. It is your sound judgment during an emergency and rapid response that puts you on the radar for advancement.
- Assesses plans and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort
- Anticipates identifies and responds to informational and emotional needs of patients and families
- Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e. Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients
- Maintains knowledge of equipment setup maintenance and use (i.e. IV pumps monitoring equipment and drainage devices) Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms with necessary
- Initiates emergency support measures (i.e. cardiopulmonary resuscitation protecting patient fm injury)
- Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e. emptying drainage devices ambulating and hygiene)
Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license that allows you to practice in our state
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association required
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Required with 5 months of hire
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 5 months of hire
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About Company
Dignity Health provides compassionate, high-quality, affordable health care services throughout Arizona, California and Nevada. Schedule an appointment today!
