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Critical Care Nurse (ICU/CCU)

Shift Information

1845-0715

Minimum Years of Experience

3 years

Holiday Coverage Required

Yes

Certifications/Requirements

• Valid BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association
• A valid professional license within the state of practice / nurse licensure compact
• Additional requirements for a compact license include:
  • Verification of suicide training
  • Verification of demographic data via Nursys e-Notify
• Proof of right to work in the United States
• Critical care experience in a hospital setting

Position Responsibilities

Critical Care Nurses (ICU/CCU) provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Consulting and coordinating with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
• Preparing and administering (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) prescribed medications and recording their administration.
• Providing basic bedside care and reporting adverse reactions to medications or treatments according to established policies.
• Initiating patient education plans as prescribed by physicians, teaching patients and families how to manage their illness/injury.
• Recording patient medical information and vital signs accurately and completely in a timely manner.
• Ordering, interpreting, and evaluating diagnostic tests to assess patient conditions.
• Collecting samples for lab work and evaluating/interpreting lab reports.
• Preparing equipment and assisting physicians during examinations and treatments.
• Responding to life-saving situations according to nursing standards and protocols.
• Applying hemodynamic, phlebotomy, and IV protocols.
• Monitoring and adjusting specialized equipment used on patients, including interpreting electronic displays from monitors and life support equipment.
• Monitoring catheters, leads, and tubing for proper placement and function, initiating corrective actions as necessary.

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