RN - CVICU/Stepdown

Responsibilities Assume responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame Provide patient care using the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial resources, and human resources Perform unit-specific responsibilities and duties within the scope of service Implement procedures and theories related to the specific practice area Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of nursing care Complete initial patient assessments and develop plans of care based on patient and family needs Implement and continuously evaluate nursing interventions and patient care procedures Report or correct safety hazards and incidents Communicate directly and privately when necessary to resolve issues Provide constructive feedback and confer with colleagues to support professional development and expand knowledge Identify learning needs and initiate appropriate solutions Provide direct care to CVICU patients, including postoperative CABG, vascular, and ICU-status patients Maintain a clean and tidy work environment Maintain hospital- and unit-based competencies Perform hourly patient rounding Proactively assist internal and external customers Requirements Associate's Degree or BSN Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 1 year More than 1 year of RN work experience Fulfill all departmental competencies Work night shift, 7p-7:30a, three 12-hour shifts Work 5-6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule Participate in department holiday rotation Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in patient care within the CVICU, utilizing the nursing process and maintaining compliance with hospital competencies. Proficient in conducting patient assessments, developing care plans, and implementing nursing interventions while ensuring effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams. Highest-signal resume keywords Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Patient Care in CVICU Patient Assessment and Care Planning ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Nursing Process Patient Care Procedures Documentation of Nursing Care Patient Rounding Safety Hazard Reporting Soft Skills Communication Constructive Feedback Problem-Solving Professional Development Support Certifications & Qualifications Associate's Degree or BSN Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Industry Keywords CVICU Postoperative CABG Vascular Patients ICU-Status Patients Departmental Competencies #J-18808-Ljbffr