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The STAT Registered Nurse is responsible for planning, coordinating, directing and evaluating operations of the critical care division and responding and assisting with emergencies throughout the hospital.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responds to all hospital emergencies including but not limited to rapid responses, code blues, endovascular alerts, code crimsons, etc

• Triage and place transfers in from other hospitals based on specialty and needs for the patient

• Communicates with critical care managers to coordinate the staffing among all critical care units based on acuity

• Assists in difficult IV access to include peripheral IV’s and ports using ultrasound guided equipment if needed

• Assist in Keofed insertions on acute care floor

• Coordinate transfer of patient to a higher level of care and expedite movement

• Cross-train to PACU to recovery patients during off hours

• Assist in transport of critically ill patients

• Provides shift by shift communication regarding census and staffing with nursing supervisors and the patient access center to optimize patient flow

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 8 hours per day; 4 hours at a time. Walk up to 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time. Consistently lift, carry and push objects up to 10 pounds. Frequently lift, carry and push objects up to 75 pounds. Transport patients weighing up to 250 lbs. via wheelchair, bed and/or stretcher with assistance when appropriate.

EDUCATION:

Registered nurse with current license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania or seek Pennsylvania or seek Pennsylvania licensure through reciprocity. BSN preferred.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Critical care experience required. Supervisor and/or leadership experience preferred. ACLS/BLS required.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an

Equal Opportunity Employer.