RN, Critical Care

Cape Cod Healthcare Inc; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Cod Hospital in Massachusetts is seeking a Critical Care Registered Nurse to deliver patient care in the ICU and CVICU. The role requires substantial critical care experience, active MA RN license, ACLS, BLS, and pharmacology exam completion.

You will work 36 hours weekly, rotating evenings/nights, with weekend and holiday rotations, and float between ICU services. This position offers a competitive hourly pay range and extensive credentialing requirements, with opportunities to contribute

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• ACLS certification within 6 months of position.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.
• Must read, write and communicate in English.
• CCRN Certification preferred.
• Prior critical care experience required.
• Demonstrated skills in hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator care, and intracranial pressure monitoring.
• Certification in Arterial Blood Gases within 6 months.
• Successful passage of Pharmacology exam.
• BSN Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Administers and monitors patient responses to all medications.
• Directs and guides patient care, teaching and activities of ancillary personnel.
• Maintains and delivers high quality customer service standards.
• Represents hospital in the community while maintaining confidentiality.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Hemodynamic monitoring

Ventilator care

Intracranial pressure monitoring

Charge nurse experience

Education

Massachusetts RN license

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

BSN Preferred

ACLS within 6 months

Pharmacology exam passed

Tools

Nursing Informatics systems

Job description

Thepayrange displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cape Cod Healthcare’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.

Job Description - RN, Critical Care (260908-50025676)

Job Description

RN, Critical Care - ( 260908-50025676 )

Purpose of Position : Delivers patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Administers and monitors patient responses to all medications. Directs and guides patient care, teaching and activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing within the realm of Hospital Policy. Maintains and delivers the highest quality customer service standards.

Description

• Properly utilizes the nursing process in caring for patients by maintaining relevant, accurate and current patient records as evidenced by Nursing PI activities.
• Provides documentation of assessment of the patient throughout the Hospital admission including physical, psychological, social dimensions and discharge plans. Summarizes assessment data and initiate plan of care with communication of pertinent data to allied patient care providers as evidenced by Nursing PI activities.
• Understands, assumes, and demonstrates proficiency in the role of charge nurse.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Computerized Nursing Informatics (information systems).
• Assumes role of resource person regarding patient care, orientation and teaching staff.
• Participates in at least four-unit staff meetings per year, attends mandatory programs and obtains three hours of Patient Care Assessment Committee (PCAC) credit per year.
• Participates in identification of the aspects of care for the patient, indicators used to monitor the quality and appropriateness of care, and the evaluation of that care. Adheres to safety, blood/body fluid policies and procedures.
• Assesses personal learning development needs. Maintains documentation of current and ongoing professional development activities. Regularly up-dates knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the age of the patient served. Shows a willingness to participate on Nursing Committees.
• Represents hospital in the community and within the hospital by maintaining confidentiality regarding patients and hospital matters and by presenting the hospital in a manner that will best market the services provided.
• Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested his/her immediate supervisor.

Qualifications

Critical Care Registered Nurse

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Basic Life Support Certification required
• Successful passage of CCH's Pharmacology exam
• Must read, write and communicate in English
• ACLS certification within 6 months of position and must maintain certification
• Certification in Arterial Blood Gases within 6 months
• Successful passage of Basic Arrhythmia Program or challenge exam
• BSN Preferred
• CCRN Certification preferred
• Prior critical care experience required
• Demonstrated skills in hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator care, and intracranial pressure monitoring (ICU) preferred

Schedule Details

36 Hours Per Week, Rotating Eve/Nights, 7p-7:30a, Every Other Weekend and Rotating Holidays. Will float between ICU and CVICU

Organization

Cape Cod Hospital

Primary Location

Massachusetts-Hyannis

Department : CCH-Intensive Care Unit

Annual/Hourly : Hourly

Hiring Pay Range : $ 38.36 - $ 78.11

Thepayrange displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cape Cod Healthcare’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.