DESCRIPTION-

REGISTERED NURSE CARDIOVASCULAR ICU

RN - CVICU

Full-Time

Registered Nurse for the ICU will have the following job responsibilities:

• Responsible for the observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care; health teaching and counseling of the ill, injured, or infirm; and the promotion of wellness, maintenance of health, and prevention of illness of others. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed or authorized by a duly licensed practitioner authorized by the laws of this state to prescribe such medications and treatments. This position requires proficiency with EKG rhythm interpretation and Hemodynamics monitoring. Competency with ventilator management and IABP.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS-

REGISTERED NURSE CARDIOVASCULAR ICU

RN - CVICU

Full-Time

Registered Nurse for the ICU must meet the following minimum job qualifications:

• Nursing Diploma or ASN; BSN preferred.
• Previous experience in an acute care setting strongly preferred.
• Current Florida State Registered Nurse license. If compact license held, active FL RN license required within 90 days of hire.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider (BLS/ACLS certification).
• Current PALS certification required.
• Lifting 50 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, ability to follow verbal instructions, PC skills.
• Desired skills: 5 yrs previous RN critical care experience required. CCRN and recent CVICU experience strongly preferred. NIHSS stroke certification required.