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RN - Intensive Care Unit - Cardiovascular Join our dedicated team of professionals who provide exceptional clinical nursing care in a fast-paced environment. As a Clinical Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit, you will be responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process, while working in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. Job Summary The Clinical Nurse is accountable to the Nurse Manager/Director and is expected to deliver competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards.
Essential Duties Education: Participates in identifying and addressing personal learning needs. Attends educational programs relevant to nursing practice. Utilizes patient education materials to enhance patient understanding. Assesses the readiness to learn of patients, families, and caregivers. Evaluates patient outcomes and revises care plans as necessary. Implementation: Demonstrates competency in caring for patients with complex issues.
Performs bedside point of care testing as part of the care plan. Adheres to organizational and nursing policies and procedures. Organizes and prioritizes care based on patient needs. Leadership: Works towards professional growth and sets achievable goals. Facilitates collaboration within and between departments. Participates in unit goals and performance improvement activities. Promotes cost-effective care practices.
Patient Assessment: Identifies key data from complex situations to prioritize care. Translates assessment data into a comprehensive overview for team communication. Anticipates patient and family discharge needs. Builds rapport with families to aid in advocacy for their loved ones. Planning: Collaborates with patients and families to develop or update care plans. Incorporates multidisciplinary resources in care planning.
Addresses cultural and ethnic considerations in patient care planning. Research: Engages with nursing literature to enhance clinical practice. Presents ideas and questions for group discussion regarding applicability. Required Skills & Experience One (1) year of nursing experience. Education Required: Nursing Diploma or ADN/ASN from an accredited school of Nursing. Preferred: BSN or MSN from an accredited school of Nursing.
Required Certifications & Licensure Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification (AHA or ARC). Additional Requirements 1-year minimum recent experience in Cardiovascular Surgical Intensive Care Unit is required. Epic experience is also required.