Registered Nurse(RN) Critical Care Unit(CCU)

Job Description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Participates in unit councils, professional governance, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance care processes and implement evidence-based practices.
• Employs the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate patient care, involving patients and their families throughout the care continuum.
• Observes patient conditions, modifies care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the healthcare team to positively impact care outcomes.
• Fosters and maintains a culture of safety.
• Regularly assesses patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking necessary actions as required.
• May safely administer medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with clinical protocols and procedures.
• Exhibits effective communication, provides constructive feedback, and resolves conflicts, promoting teamwork and appropriate delegation.
• Engages in professional development, fulfills educational requirements, and keeps certifications up to date.
• Adheres to the ANA Code of Ethics, practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care.
• Delegates tasks appropriately to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel (e.g., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants).
• Ensures accurate and timely documentation in electronic health records (EHR).
• May be required to assist in other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to address patient care needs.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care, understanding growth and development principles across the lifespan, and be able to assess and interpret data relevant to each patient's age-specific needs as outlined in departmental policies and procedures.

Minimum Job Qualifications

Education

Completion of a nursing education program accredited by the Board of Nursing.

Certification / Registration / License

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be necessary depending on the specialty.
• Possession of an active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with the authority to practice in the relevant state(s).

Note : Nurses practicing through telehealth or virtual modalities must hold a license or privilege to practice in the state(s) where the clients are located. Licensed nurses are accountable for understanding and complying with the laws, regulations, and standards of practice in those states.

Experience

Generally requires at least one year of clinical nursing experience.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking abilities.
• Effective time management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Capability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in using computer systems (e.g., email, electronic records, digital platforms) across clinical, aviation, maintenance, communications, and administrative functions.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach overhead, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and support up to 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Must be capable of pushing/pulling with 30 lbs. of force and performing a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with assistance.
• Must possess functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, with the ability to perform fine motor skills for IV insertion and other procedures.
• Ability to operate foot pedals on carts or machines.
• May need to perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation when necessary.
• Potential exposure to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, and communicable diseases; protective clothing and equipment must be utilized as required.
• Must be able to respond swiftly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
• Physical abilities testing may be required.
• Additional specific physical requirements may be outlined for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.

Preferred Job Qualifications

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work expected from the incumbent. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. The incumbent may be asked to perform other related tasks.