Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: CVICU Pediatrics
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum of one year experience in CVICU in a Level I trauma setting
License: Current RN License from State Board of Nursing or a current multistate compact RN License
Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Must-Have: CVICU experience in a Level I trauma setting
Description:
Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.
Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients.
Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments.
Notes all changes in physician orders for assigned patients.
Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatments.
Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients.
Observes physiological manifestations of patients and intervenes when necessary.
Administers medication as prescribed.
Initiates, regulates, and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.
Delivers patient care competently.
Interacts with patients and families in sharing care plans while in the hospital and at the time of discharge.
Informs patients and families of hospital procedures.
Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
Delegates tasks to support staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge of professional nursing theories, practices, techniques, and procedures is required.
Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.
Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees.
Good verbal and written communication skills are essential.
Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors is necessary.
Some computer skills are required.