RN CVICU (Critical Care)

Pikesville, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: RN CVICU (Critical Care)
Pay: $57 Per Hour

Shift: 7a-7p

Location: Pikeville KY
Schedule: 10 Weeks

Provides professional nursing care to assigned patients utilizing the nursing process within established standards and practices for assigned patients.

Key Results Area:

Provides direct patient care evaluates outcomes consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes to ensure optimal patient care as indicated

Performs a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and re-assessments as per policy

Provides individualized age-specific care that supports homeostatic regulation hemodynamic monitoring and physiological functioning

Maintains accurate and continued nursing documentation including patient histories conditions treatments responses and assessment of changes

Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Maintains patient confidentiality. Identifies and addresses psychosocial cultural ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and families. Functions as a patient advocate

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide appropriate age care to the patients served. Able to interpret data about the patients status to identify each patients age-specific needs and provide the care needed by the patient group

Interact professionally with patients and family and involve patient and family in the formation of an individualized and mutually agreed upon plan of care. Reviews/revises/updates/resolves plan of care daily

Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates the effectiveness of learning; includes family in teaching as appropriate

Supervises other health care staff involved in patient care. Allocates and monitors the work of others

Demonstrates the ability to assist physicians with procedures in the department

Responds promptly to changes in workload as necessary to achieve optimal productivity and efficiency

Participate in the development implementation and evaluation of performance improvement activities to improve patient outcomes processes and the work environment

Functions as a preceptor to orient new employees

Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs current literature in-service meetings staff meetings and workshops; shows responsibility for own professional practice and ongoing education

Maintains operation of patient care equipment to include mechanical adjustments. Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and the proper functioning of equipment. Assists in cost containment through the appropriate ordering and conservation of supplies and equipment

Demonstrates an ability to be flexible organized and function under stressful situations

Meets all departmental-specific competencies

Performs housekeeping duties when needed

Assists with the transportation of patients when needed

Adheres to dress code

Adheres to medical center policies addressing infection control safety and personnel guidelines

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Serve as team leader and role model for other staff members

Required Skills:

Care of critically ill patients

Airway Management- basic and advanced

Pain Management

Cardiac Monitoring

Cardiac Care

Post-operative vascular surgery care/Recovery

Neurological neurovascular orthopedic care

Gastrointestinal care

Pulmonary/respiratory care

Genitourinary/renal care

Enteral Nutrition

Skin assessment/care

Central Venous catheter care and maintenance

Specialized IV Drips/Titration

Medication administration

Information Management

IV Therapy

IVADD

Transfusion Therapy

Invasive Monitoring

Waive Testing

Sedation

Assist with specialized procedures

Use specialized equipment in the care of critically ill patients

Manages Code Blue in the May Tower/Pediatrics

Admission/discharge criteria

Troubleshooting

Infection Control

Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy

Manages Code Blue for inpatient areas

Attends all mandatory education and in-services

Qualifications:

ACLS training required within 90 days (must be completed before completion of orientation)

NIH Stroke Scale within 90 days of hire or transfer (must be completed before completion of

orientation)

FIT Test

RN License

5 years of Experience in Critical Care nursing

An associates degree in nursing is required. Bachelors degree in nursing preferred

XPDEL Inc. is committed to an inclusive workplace that does not discriminate against racenationality religion age marital status physical or mental disability sexual orientation gender orgender identity. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualiﬁed individual to apply. We are an EEOCEmployer.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Job Title: RN CVICU (Critical Care)Pay: $57 Per HourShift: 7a-7pLocation: Pikeville KYSchedule: 10 WeeksProvides professional nursing care to assigned patients utilizing the nursing process within established standards and practices for assigned patients.Key Results Area:Provides direct patient care...