Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiothoracic ICU
Cleveland, Ohio
Employer: University Hospitals
Industry: Nurse - more than 1 year experience
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Sign on Bonus of $6,000 will be paid in two installments 1/2 at 90 days of employment and 1/2 at one year. The sign on bonus is intended for new employees of University Hospitals
Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients and families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status. Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship based nursing care. Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes. Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations. Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing. Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes. ACLS/PALS may be required based on clinical area standards.
The top three attributes of working in the Cardiothoracic ICU are:
Unit Details
Qualifications:
Position Requirements:
Thorough knowledge of nursing process and practice. Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies (ie. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices.
1 year RN experience preferred.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from accredited program preferred.
Minimum of Diploma/Associate's Degree in nursing from accredited program.
License Requirements:
Registered nurse with current license to practice in the state of Ohio.
Current BLS Provider Certification, issued by the American Heart Association, must be obtained during Nursing Orientation.
Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients and families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status. Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship based nursing care. Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes. Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations. Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing. Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes. ACLS/PALS may be required based on clinical area standards.
The top three attributes of working in the Cardiothoracic ICU are:
- The highest acuity patients in the health system and gain the experience with this patient population.
- CTICU are experts with heart and lung transplant patients.
- Promote continued educational growth within the unit.
Unit Details
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- 20 Beds 2:1 with more potential to go to a 1:1 due to complexity of the devices used on the unit
- Common Diagnosis included:
- Cardiothoracic Open Heart
- General and Complex Thoracic
- VADS
- Ecmo
- IABP
- Impella
- Heart and Lung Transplant
Qualifications:
Position Requirements:
Thorough knowledge of nursing process and practice. Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies (ie. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices.
1 year RN experience preferred.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from accredited program preferred.
Minimum of Diploma/Associate's Degree in nursing from accredited program.
License Requirements:
Registered nurse with current license to practice in the state of Ohio.
Current BLS Provider Certification, issued by the American Heart Association, must be obtained during Nursing Orientation.
Created: 2024-09-05
Reference: 23000FA6
Country: United States
State: Ohio
City: Cleveland
ZIP: 44135
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