RN - CCU
Company: CARLE
Location: Normal
Posted on: April 28, 2024
Job Description:
*** Rotation Option is for experienced Nurses > 1yr ICU***
(Day 7a-730p and Night 7p-730a)***
***$10,000 Sign on Bonus Experienced RN's > 1yr***
Position Highlights: - CT7A Critical Care Unit
- Number -of beds on unit: 20
- Patient -population (age, diagnosis, specifics about unit): -
The Critical Care Unit is a 20-bed unit specializing in the care of
acutely -critically ill adults requiring close monitoring and
frequent, advanced -intervention. Specific patient populations and
conditions for the Critical -Care Unit include, complex
multi-trauma, acute stroke, neurosurgical patients, post-op
oral/maxillofacial reconstruction, uncontrolled -seizures, invasive
ventilation, shock requiring vasopressor support, organ - - - -
donation, and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT).
- Nurse - -to Patient ratio: - 1:2
- Department -culture and resources: - The Critical -Care Unit is
a fast-pace, team-oriented unit. We work closely with our own - - -
- critical-care physician partners, residents, advanced practice
providers, and ancillary team members to achieve the best outcomes
for our patients. We have a robust Partnership Committee that meets
bi-monthly. We have a -unit-based educator, a quality outcomes
coordinator, 2 nurse supervisors -and charge nurses.
- Frequent -nursing skills/equipment used: Minimum Q4 hour full
RN assessments. Minimum Q1 hour vital signs. Continuous cardiac
-monitoring by primary RN, Foley/IV/NG/OG insertions, arterial
line/central - - - - line/chest tube/External Ventricular Drain
(EVD)/Intracranial Pressure (ICP) monitoring and care, IV pumps,
feeding pumps, lift equipment. Commonly used IV drips:
vasopressors, diprivan, dexmedetomidine, midazolam, fentanyl,
amiodarone, diltiazem, insulin, dobutamine, heparin,
octreotide.
The CCU Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care to
assigned patients in the CCU. Performs various diagnostic tests,
administers medications, and develops patient care plans in
conjunctions with the Critical Care Team Providers. The CCU RN will
assist during examinations and procedures, operating and monitoring
medical equipment as necessary. Observes patients' progress,
records observations in patient medical record, and updates
attending physician directly when necessary. Critical Care Nurses
face the additional responsibility for the emotional and
psychosocial health of the patient, family and significant others.
- Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as
specific to the scope of service. Implements procedures and
theories related to the specific area of practice. Maintains
up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to
assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare
team.
- Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and
develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards
and that is based on patient and family needs. Implements plan of
care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. Modifies
plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.
- Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by
reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
- Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary
to resolve issues. Offers constructive feedback to assist in the
professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to
expand knowledge base. Identifies own learning needs and takes
initiative to begin appropriate solution.
- Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.
- Ensures good communication with patients/family by utilizing
meaningful hourly rounding, bedside report and whiteboards
- Works with ventilated patients for early mobility
- Collaborates with team to ensure best outcomes
- Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and
treatment of patient
- Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards
and protocol
- Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients,
and interprets and records electronic
displays, such as intracranial pressures, central venous pressures,
and
cardiac rhythms from cardiac monitors, respirators, ventilators,
oxygen pumps, etc.
Keywords: CARLE, Normal , RN - CCU, Healthcare , Normal, Illinois
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