Registered Nurse (RN)- Cardiac Intermediate Critical Care Unit Days

Cardiac Intermediate Critical Care Unit Nurse

University Health System in Lubbock, Texas, is seeking a full-time day shift nurse for 5 East, a 32 bed Cardiac Intermediate Critical Care unit. This unit provides nursing care for adult and geriatric patients who no longer require critical care but need a higher level of care than can be provided on the medical floors. Serving as an ICU step-down unit allows CICCU staff members to care for cardiac patients and patients from all other specialties and areas. Caring for high acuity patients requires that teamwork be utilized every day in this fast-paced, high-energy unit. Orientation is individually based and can last between 8-12 weeks depending on the needs of the new team member.

Registered professional nurse who assesses, implements or delegates, plans, and evaluates total nursing care and functions in accordance with established philosophy, providing and directing patient care for a group of patients. Relates effectively with other shifts/departments for optimal continuity of care.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing
• Valid Texas RN License/Eligible Compact License
• Must maintain a current BLS & ACLS certification from American Heart Association
• BSN required or must be obtained within 3 years of hire
• PCCN Certification preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of acute care experience required

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

*Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.