Registered Nurse - A4 – CVICU

CHRISTUS Health; Corpus Christi (TX); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 77.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a competent RN with CVICU experience for per diem shifts in a high-acuity cardiac setting. The nurse will work closely with cardiovascular surgeons and a specialized team to provide comprehensive cardiac care.

Education includes a BSN or equivalent, with an RN license in the state of employment. ACLS is required; BLS is also necessary. New graduates may be considered for the per diem role with orientation provided.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
• 1 year of experience in Critical Care setting preferred; new graduates considered.
• ACLS certification required.

Aufgaben

• Meets expectations of competencies and leads self/others/leaders as appropriate.
• Provides nursing care Utilising the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation).
• Addresses complex psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, and care given.
• Educates patients, families, and/or caregivers; identifies learning needs.

Kenntnisse

Critical Care

Nursing

Patient Assessment

Ausbildung

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

RN License

Jobbeschreibung

CVICU is an 8-bed ICU unit. The staff are highlyspecialized in cardiovascular services such as post-open-heart, thoracotomy,and vascular services.The RNs are tenured and work very closely with our cardiovascular surgeons and are highly trained in the care of the patients. We provide themost comprehensive range of surgical and medical services for cardiac care in South Texas. Our facility houses 6 cardiaccatheterization labs, 3 cardiovascular surgery suites, Cardiac rehabilitation unit, and a cardiovascular intensive care unit.

Summary

The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
• Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.

Job Requirements

Education/Skills

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred

Experience

• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS required
• RN License in state of employment or compact

Position Requirements

Education/Skills

• All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
• New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a Critical Care Department-specific competency validation.
• Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.

Experience

• One year of experience in Critical Care setting preferred but will accept new graduates.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Current ACLS certification required

Credential Grace Periods

If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level.

• Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate.
• Any Candidate/Associatewho doesnothave at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire. No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Within 30 days of hire. Within 90 days of hire.
• Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Within 30 days of hire. Within 90 days of hire.
• Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) Within 60 days of hire. Within 18 months of hire.
• Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) Within 60 days of hire. Within 18 months of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire.
• AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire.
• STABLE (Neonatal Education) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire.

Work Schedule

7AM - 7PM

Work Type

Per Diem As Needed