Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit RN (Hiring Immediately)
Description
Now Offering a $10K Sign-on Bonus for this position + $5K Relocation if
applicable.
Summary :
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care for the comfort
and well-being of patients. The Registered Nurse (RN) prepares equipment and
assists physician during examinations and treatments. The Registered Nurse
RN) administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, and
monitors patient vital signs. The Registered Nurse (RN) observes and maintains
records on patient care, condition, reaction, and progress.
The Registered Nurse (RN) participates as primary nurse, associate nurse, a
team member or team leader in the planning and implementing of patient care.
The Registered Nurse (RN) directs and assists in carrying out safe aseptic
technique and procedures. The Registered Nurse (RN) offers leadership and
direction to all support staff within department.
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, Cardiac rehabilitation unit, and Cardiovascular
Intensive Care Unit.
Requirements :
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care.
- One-year experience in nursing preferred. Will accept new graduate.
- Current Texas State RN License
- CPR (American Heart Association)
- ACLS required within 6 months of hiretransfer date
Unit Specific Requirements
- Ssh IcuMicu (A3), Ssh Coronary Oth (A4), Ssh Cardio Icu (Cvicu), Ssh IcuMicu 3 & Ssh Trauma Icu : NIHSS required within 90 days of hiretransfer date
- Ssh IcuMicu (A3), Ssh Cardio Icu (Cvicu) & Ssh IcuMicu 3 : EKG within 90 days of hiretransfer date
- Ssh Trauma Icu : TNCC required within 18 months of hiretransfer date Ssh Trauma Icu : ENPC or PALS required within 18 months of hiretransfer date
Work Type : Full Time
Full Time
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