RN CVICU

Nch Healthcare System Inc; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

NCH Healthcare System Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse for CVICU in Naples, FL. The role requires 18+ months CVICU experience (or immediate post-op open heart care) and Florida RN licensure with BLS; ACLS and BSN preferred.

The RN will plan, implement, and evaluate care per standards, collaborate with the interprofessional team, teach patients and families, and participate in rounds and quality initiatives. Strong critical care skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 18+ months CVICU experience or care of immediate post-op open hearts
• Licensed RN in Florida; BLS certification required
• BSN preferred; ACLS certification required
• Proficient with EMR and basic computer tasks

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care in CVICU per standards, policies, and procedures
• Provide direct nursing care to CVICU patients.
• Teach patients and families to promote health and safety
• Participate in multi-disciplinary rounds and quality improvement activities
• Maintain CVICU competencies and assist with evidence-based practice

Skills

Critical care nursing

Telemetry monitoring

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

RN licensed in Florida

BSN preferred

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

US:FL:Naples:350 7th Street North | RN | Full Time

Description

• DEPARTMENT: 16126 - CVICU Unit
• LOCATION: 350 7th Street North, Naples, FL, 34102
• WORK TYPE: Full Time
• WORK SCHEDULE: 12 Hour Day

ABOUT NCH

NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care.

NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we’re proud to: Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan.

Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH - for you and every person we serve together. Visit nchjobs.org to learn more.

JOB SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse – CVICU independently plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care in patient care situations using standards of care, policy, and procedure. Provides direct nursing care to patients, assumes teaching and leadership responsibilities. Participates in shared decision making, unit committee and quality improvement activities. Needs minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• – Other duties may be assigned.
• · Develop plans that include strategies to attain expected outcomes.
• · Implements the plan of care interventions and medical plan of care as appropriate.
• · Employ patient teaching to promote health and safety.
• · Evaluates progress toward outcomes.
• · Practices ethically.
• · Attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice.
• · Integrates evidence and research finding into practice.
• · Contributes to quality nursing practice and shared decision making (SDM) by supporting council decisions, implementation of decisions and active participation in SDM.
• · Communicates effectively in all areas of practice.i>
• · Demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting.
• · Collaborate with patients, family, the inter-professional team, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
• · Utilizes appropriate resources to plan and provide nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible.
• · Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.
• · Accountable to foster, participate and be knowledgeable with the shared decision-making model of NCH Healthcare System.
• · Completes Adult ICU Systems Assessment and integrates findings with other aspects of EMR, i.e., testing results, clinical documentation, etc. to support patient safety and best outcomes.
• · Demonstrates competency with monitoring skills:
• o Pulse oximetry.
• o Invasive and non-invasive monitoring waveform interpretation.
• o Hemodynamic measurement and interpretation.
• · Knowledgeable in indications of critical care specific medications/infusions and safely administers, titrates and monitors effectiveness.
• · Demonstrates safe use, knowledge and troubleshooting of equipment specific to critical care environment.
• · Maintains critical care specific competencies (annually).
• · Participate in multi-disciplinary rounds (MDRs).

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates with CVICU experience that will not be entering fellowship program:

• · Minimum of 18 months of experience in CVICU/ Care of immediate post op open hearts
• · Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the State of Florida.
• · BSN strongly preferred
• · Basic Life Support (BLS Provider) certification required from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• · Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required from American Heart Association or Advanced Life Support (ALS) from American Red Cross.
• · Basic computer knowledge: ability to operate a PC, create/save/print documents, input data

Candidates WITHOUT CVICU experience and New Graduates RN that will complete fellowship program:

• · Must have experience in management of telemetry or critical care patients considered for program.
• · Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the State of Florida.
• · Basic Life Support (BLS Provider) certification required from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• · Will obtain ACLS certification through Advanced Life Support Training during the program.
• · Required to sign a Fellowship agreement which includes a 2-year employment commitment to remain in Critical Care in a full-time position after completion of training.
• · Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.