RN - REGISTERED NURSE - CCU

New Grads are benefit eligible for up to $5000 loan forgiveness payment and external RNs with one year of experience are eligible for up to an $8000 sign-on bonus.

Coronary Care Unit (CCU)

The Coronary Care Unit (CCU) consists of 56 private beds organized into five pods. Each pod has its own pod station, medication room, food service area, equipment room, clean utility room and soiled utility room. Each patient room is equipped to provide individualized care for patients during their hospitalization.

The CCU setup includes:

• Both telemetry and hardwire monitoring bedside screens which include rhythm, ischemia, pressure, noninvasive blood pressure and pulse oximetry monitoring (all rooms).
• Workstation between every two patient rooms.
• Eight rooms equipped for acute hemodialysis.
• One room can be adjusted for negative air pressure to be used as an airborne infectious isolation room.

CCU provides care for:

• Patients receiving IABP therapy, TTM, and CRRT therapy.
• Patients with an Impella device or previously implanted LVAD.
• Mechanically ventilated patients.
• Patients with hemodynamic monitoring, arterial lines/sheaths and IV medications.
• Staff assignments may change according to the level of care needed, and patients can be transferred to the ICU pod when more intensive treatment is required. Patients may be moved to another unit based on specialty needs.

NURSING SUMMARY/ PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Aultman Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional nurse that provides direct, primary nursing care to patients/residents.  The RN delegates and coordinates patient care, based upon a documented assessment of the patient’s/resident’s needs.   The RN supervises the care provided by individuals such as licensed practical nurses, patient care technicians/state tested nursing assistants/nurse aides, medical assistants, and etc., if applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current, active licensure as a Registered Nurse through the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Maintain current, active BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• Certification preferred for RNs meeting applicable certification eligibility requirements.
• Membership in professional nursing organization preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS – colleague must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• RN applies the nursing process of assessment, planning interventions, accurately implements and/or delegates patient care, evaluates that care, and accurately communicates patient information in a timely manner. 
• RN is a patient/resident advocate in conjunction with the other members of the healthcare team and fosters patient safety, comfort and satisfaction.
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
• Demonstrates quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Adhere to professional standards and guidelines, including ethical actions, relevant statutes, rules and regulations, during nursing practice.
• Collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
• Exhibits High Reliability Organization (HRO) tools and tones.
• Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues and students.
• Integrates research findings into practice.
• Responsible for timely review of emails, department communications and applicable learning assignments and completion as applicable.

SKILLS

• Proficient computer skills to complete tasks as required.
• Must be organized, able to effectively prioritize tasks and exhibit appropriate time management skills.  
• Must be detail oriented while focusing on safe practices and quality care.
• Demonstrates effective communication.
• Effective appropriate and professional interactions with colleagues/physicians, patients and visitors.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Meal and break times are coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate coverage. 
• Shifts are scheduled or changed due to the staffing needs of the unit/department based upon volume and acuity.
• Work weekends and holidays as assigned or as applicable based on department needs.
• Cross training depending upon department needs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, identity, family status, gender, disability, or veteran status. 

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing. Maintains current licensure requirements of the state of Ohio and functions within the scope of practice set forth in the Nurse Practice Act.

• BLS
• Obtain ACLS within 1 year of hire

Responsibilities & Expectations

• The Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) is designed to provide assessment, care, and treatment to both stable and the acutely ill medical cardiac patient.
• The staff RN is expected to care for stepdown and ICU levels of care within the unit.
• All nurses attend critical care classes and complete a unit-specific orientation program when oriented to both the CCU stepdown and ICU levels of care.
• All nurses complete annual hospital and unit-specific competency.

Skills

• Engaged/highly motivated and positive
• Patient advocate
• Commitment to lifelong learning
• Flexible
• Autonomous
• Think Critically

Working Conditions

• Work eight or twelve hours a day. This unit requires 24/7 coverage.
• Shifts are variable to volume of department. Rotation as needed.
• Work weekends and holidays as assigned. Every other weekend and every other holiday, in a rotation.
• Lunch periods and breaks are coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate floor coverage.
• Cross training to all areas in the department is required.
• Staff may be assigned to different locations within ADHVH.