Registered Nurse, ICU/CCU

Overview :

ICU/CCU Nights 7p-7a
16% Shift differential for working nights.
Full Time

Responsibilities :

The Registered Nurse plans, coordinates, and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on the assigned units. He/she ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the unit's standards or care. He/she demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, philosophy, and goals of the unit and organization; remains flexible to changing systems; is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice; and treats staff, physicians, patients, and families with consideration and respect.

Qualifications :

Current licensure in California as a Registered Nurse. ACLS, BCLS required. CCRN preferred. Current knowledge and skills appropriate to the age/type of patient population served. Knowledgeable and sensitive to patients' rights in the delivery of care. Ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner appropriate to the developmental stage of the patient. Recent appropriate nursing practice in the patient population areas to be served. Ability to participate in considerable walking and standing, moderate lifting, and exposure to patient elements and handling of emergencies and critical patient incidents. Must meet clinical standards specific to the assigned patient care area (specialty unit employees for areas such as ICU).