CCU Registered Nurse

Prime Healthcare; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Prime Healthcare at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL seeks a Critical Care Unit Registered Nurse for the Day shift. The role delivers highly specialized care to patients with life-threatening illnesses, including monitoring, medication administration, operating life support equipment, and coordinating with the healthcare team.

Applicants must hold a current Alabama RN license, BLS and ACLS, with CCU/ICU experience preferred. BSN is preferred; CCRN encouraged.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• BLS certification on hire and maintained.
• ACLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum of one year in acute care hospital; CCU/ICU preferred.
• CCRN certification preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation).
• Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice in CCU/ICU.
• Educate patients and families and supervise other nursing personnel while maintaining care standards in CCU/ICU.
• Communicate with physicians about changes in patient condition and monitor hemodynamics.

Skills

RN License

BLS

ACLS

Critical Care Experience

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Bonus Amount

15000

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Department: Coronary Care Unit

Shift’s Available: Days($2 to $6 differential in pay)

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 7:00am to 7:00pm

Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center - Gadsden, AL

We are seeking a Critical Care Unit Registered Nurse (Days), A critical care unit (CCU) or intensive care unit (ICU) nurseprovides highly specialized care to patients with life-threatening illnesses or injuries, requiring intensive monitoring and support.They are responsible for a wide range of duties, including assessing patients, administering medications and treatments, operating life support equipment, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice.
• Directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of care in the CCU.
• Responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her assigned patients.
• Communicates with the physician about changes in the patient’s clinical condition including hemodynamic monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and abnormal results and symptomatology.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Completion of Critical Care Course preferred.
• Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Minimum of one year as a staff RN in acute care hospital, critical care preferred.
• Critical Care RN (CCRN) Certification preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf