Registered Nurse - A4 - CV ICU

Description CVICU is an 8-bed ICU unit. The staff are highly specialized in cardiovascular services such as post-open heart, thoracotomy, and vascular services. The RNs are tenured and work very closely with our cardiovascular surgeons and are highly trained in the care of the patients. We provide the most comprehensive range of surgical and medical services for cardiac care in South Texas. Our facility houses 6 cardiac catheterization labs, 3 cardiovascular surgery suites, a cardiac rehabilitation unit, and a cardiovascular intensive care unit. Summary The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to pursue long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation. Responsibilities Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients. Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice. Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed. Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given. Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identifies issues and resources. Job Requirements Education/Skills Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred. Experience 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS required. RN License in state of employment or compact. Position Requirements Education/Skills All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire. New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial onboarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a Critical Care Department‑specific competency validation. Completion of all annual competency verification requirements. Experience One year of experience in Critical Care setting preferred but will accept new graduates. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Current ACLS certification required. Credential Grace Periods Basic Life Support (BLS) – No grace period for Experienced Associates or New Graduates. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – 30 days for Experienced Associates; 90 days for New Graduates. Pediatric Life Support (PALS) – 30 days for Experienced Associates; 90 days for New Graduates. Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) – 60 days for Experienced Associates; 18 months for New Graduates. Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) – 60 days for Experienced Associates; 18 months for New Graduates. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – 30 days for Experienced Associates; 60 days for New Graduates. AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring) – 30 days for Experienced Associates; 60 days for New Graduates. STABLE (Neonatal Education) – 30 days for Experienced Associates; 60 days for New Graduates. Work Schedule 7 PM – 7 AM Work Type Full Time #J-18808-Ljbffr