Cardiovascular ICU Highlights

8 beds with NPs, PAs, Intensivists and Surgeon on floor. Nurse/Physician team collaboration and a true interdisciplinary model of care, in which we round 3 times per day for successful patient outcomes.
Two (2) 12-hour straight shifts in a 6-week period minimum shift requirement.

Traditional Open heart, Catheter based valve replacement, high end vascular surgeries, and thoracic patients.
Fast paced, critical thinking and skills oriented. Need experience in rhythm recognition.

Key Responsibilities
As a Clinical Nurse you will deliver proficient nursing care to patients and families whose needs range from uncomplicated to highly complex. You will identify current and potential complex problems of specific patient populations and critically analyzes trends and changes in patient status and plans appropriate interventions directly or indirectly through other nurses.
What We Offer
Culture- Collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment.
Career growth- Career mentoring to help you pursue your passions and gain skills to enhance your value.
Wellbeing- Competitive salary and Total Rewards benefits to help keep you happy and healthy.
Reputation- Regional & National recognition, advanced technology, and leading medical innovations.

Qualifications
Valid MD or Compact RN License
2-3 recent years' experience in Cardiac ICU or ICU
ADN required; BSN Preferred
Education

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred and
• Associate's degree from an accredited School of Nursing required and
• enrollment required within 6 months of start date and completion within 3 years. required

Experience

• 1-2 years of RN experience. required

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the state or jurisdiction of the facility seeking employment or Multistate Compact state or license eligible Upon Hire required or
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required and
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit. and
• RNC-OB C- Electronic Fetal Mon Perinatal nurses (labor and delivery, antepartum, antenatal testing) must obtain certification in Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) from the National Certification Corporation (NCC) within 12 months from date of hire. New graduate nurses or new to specialty nurses (labor and delivery, antepartum, antenatal testing) will have 15 months from date of hire to obtain the EFM certification. required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic math skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills required.

Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, safety standards, and MedStar SPIRIT Values. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.

Collects and analyzes significant patient's information that pertains to physical, psychological, socio-cultural, economic, spiritual, and life-style behaviors and efficiently leveraging available technology.

Functions autonomously providing relationship-based care that promotes continuous, consistent, efficient and accountable delivery of nursing care using the nursing process with a favorable focus on patient experience.

Identifies current and potential complex problems of specific patient populations, critically analyzes trends and changes in patient status, and plans appropriate interventions.

Incorporates evidence-based practice and research into patient care delivery, with a focus on quality and safety.

Serves as a patient advocate by independently communicating clinical concerns, including ethical decisions, in a timely manner to other members of the interdisciplinary team.

Practices within legal boundaries of nurse practice act and possesses a theoretical understanding of the universal ethical principles. Recognizes ethical discourse in practice and may seek other resources in advocacy for support and counsel.

Individualizes patients plan of care, focusing on short and long-range goals and effectively uses a variety of teaching resources to meet the learning needs of patients and families.

Communicates patient information clearly and accurately in verbal and written format.

Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment. Identifies actual and potential patient safety issues and acts accordingly while incorporating HRO quality and safety principles.

Demonstrates effective leadership behaviors. Establishes priorities and delegates tasks to peers and ancillary staff as appropriate to scope of practice and unit requirements.

Effectively uses problem identification and resolution skills, focusing on the clinical scenario to resolve the apparent concern. Follows the chain of command by consulting with other healthcare professionals and seeks assistance as needed.

Independently communicates concerns in a timely manner and makes suggestions to members of the interdisciplinary team by seeking and using resources effectively.

Evaluates the patient's response to treatment and progress toward short and long-range goals and revises nursing interventions as appropriate.

Identifies patient and family needs prior to discharge. Initiates and monitors discharge planning activities in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team.

Independently identifies resources and strategies to enhance professional growth and development and commits to life-long learning.

Supports and contributes to the unit, department, entity, and organizational goals inclusive of the mission, vision, and values.

Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.

Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.