JP CCU RN

Registered NurseProvides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care. Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders. Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team. Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment. Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required. This department is an 8 unit, serving adult medical, pulmonary and cardiac intensive care needs. Nurse to patient ratio is 1:2. The unit is also supported by PCTs on the dayshift and a monitor tech for monitoring 24/7.