Registered Nurse (RN) - Coronary ICU

About This Role

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Coronary ICU is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and providing high-quality, individualized patient care using the nursing process. This role involves initiating multidisciplinary care plans and ensuring patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Initiate a multidisciplinary, goal-oriented care plan for each patient in collaboration with the healthcare team
• Adhere to DMC practices for pain management and moderate sedation
• Demonstrate appropriate use of restraints and identify patients at risk for abuse
• Ensure patient safety by assessing and proactively implementing safety measures
• Provide appropriate nursing interventions, including medication administration, IV therapy, and medical equipment management
• Complete comprehensive neurological examinations and care for critically injured trauma patients
• Keep Manager/Director informed of difficulties and unusual situations
• Demonstrate the ability to provide care in emergency situations
• Delegate patient care tasks to ancillary personnel and evaluate effectiveness of care
• Perform duties that provide for the physical, psycho-social and spiritual needs of critically ill patients

Requirements

• CA RN license
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• TCAR certification
• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year acute care experience or successful completion of ICU internship program preferred.

Nice to Have

• BSN preferred
• Minimum 1 year acute care experience or successful completion of ICU internship program preferred
• CCRN preferred

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

Certifications