RN CVICU - Nights

RN CVICU - Nights

21 Oct 2024
Arizona, Lakehavasucity, 86403 Lakehavasucity USA

RN CVICU - Nights

The Coronary Care Registered Nurse is a professional nursewho coordinates the delivery of nursing care for critically ill,post-operative, ventilator, post cardiac arrest, post heart cath, hemodynamicstabilization and other critically ill patients in the units. The Registered Nurse responds to codes andemergent situations as a team member within the hospital. The Registered Nurse participates in patientand family teaching, and provides leadership by working cooperatively withancillary and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards ofprofessional nursing practice in the intensive care/coronary care setting. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Handles multiple priorities, utilizing independentdiscretion/decision-making skills

Performs admission assessment within the shift or inaccordance with specific unit standards

Plan of care includes nursing diagnosis statement for eachidentified problem

Evaluates the identified problems, care provided, andpatient’s responses are reassessed in order to meet patient and family needs toassure overall quality of care delivered

Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursingcare provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team, in order to assure quality care

Practices within legal boundaries of Nurse Practice Act andaccording to Hospital policy and procedures

Properly demonstrates the ability to care for a patient withhemodynamic monitoring including insertion, monitoring, interpretation, andcare of the catheter

Properly cares for the patient with continuous cardiacmonitoring, ventilators, thrombolytic protocols, ICP monitoring, and pacemakerinsertions

Monitors and interprets heart rhythms

Performs all responsibilities/duties required by theCritical Care Division as defined in the scope of service to ensure that theunique nature of the client is addressed Performs other duties asassigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

RN License in state which the nurse will be practicing

Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledgeand skills

2 years of cardiac care experience preferred

ACLS may be required per state/client contract

Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicable

Current CPR if applicable

TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site

Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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