The Critical Care Unit is a 25-bed inpatient nursing unit specializing in the care of adult medical/surgical patients and cardiovascular/cardiothoracic surgical patients. The unit is equipped to provide post operative care and recovery of cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical patients including open heart, thoracotomy, endarterectomy as well as percutaneous cardiac intervention and acute myocardial infarction. Patients that are admitted to the critical care unit here may require all or any of the following: intensive monitoring of lab values, hemodynamic pressure monitoring, mechanical ventilation, administration and titration of vasoactive and/or neuromuscular blocking agents or recovery from anesthesia. Ultra Filtration (UF) Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Continuous Renal Reperfusion Therapy (CRRT), Impella Device, Targeted Temperature Management (TTM).

The Clinical Nurse is a registered nurse (RN) who partners with and advocates for patients/families/significant others to provide physical, emotional and spiritual support which impacts patient outcomes in a safe environment. The RN functions in a versatile role that demonstrates professionalism and promotes excellence and autonomy in the practice of Nursing. The RN utilizes the nursing process in conjunction with evidence-based principles to care for a diverse caseload of patients within the department scope of service. The RN serves as guide, healer, collaborator, teacher, leader and sentry. The RN collaborates with and guides care delivered by the inter-professional team. The RN is accountable for compliance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, Nursing Code of Ethics and applicable regulatory standards.

Education

Minimum Level of Education Required: Associate degree

Additional requirements:

• • Type of degree: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
  • Area of study or major: Nursing
  • Preferred educational qualifications: BSN Preferred; BSN Completion or Professional Certification may be required.
  • Position specific testing requirement: N/A

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Valid Ohio RN license
• Current CPR certification required at the time of hire.

Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required: Prior critical care experience

Prior job title or occupational experience: N/A

Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A

Preferred experience:

Other experience requirements: N/A

Knowledge/Skills

• • Must be able to multitask with constant interruptions while maintaining a pleasant demeanor
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Strong organization skills
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills