CCU Registered Nurse
San Marcos, TX
Prime Staffing
3x12 hrs

ID: 63962768 Shift: 19:00-07:00 Description: Description:BILL RATE: $75SHIFT: NIGHTS 7P-7A**Must have several years of ICU experience**EPIC use, pyxis use, Excel for schedulingType of patients on the unit: DKA, s/p STEMIs, Stroke (s/p TNK), Intubated/vented, ARDS, MODS, CHF exacerbation, COPD exacerbation, GI bleeds, Renal failure (CRRT/ SLED),Liver failure, IABP, ImpellasSummary:ThecompetentNurse,inthesameorsimilarclinicalsetting,practicesindependentlyanddemonstratesanawarenessofallrelevantaspectsofasituation.Providesroutineandcomplexcare,withtheabilitytoonlong-rangegoalsorplans.Continuestodeveloptheabilitytocopewithandmanagecontingenciesofclinicalnursing.Makesappropriateassignmentsanddelegatestoothercareprovidersasameanstohelpmanagetheclinicalsituation.Responsibilities:MeetsexpectationsoftheapplicableOneCHRISTUSCompetencies:LeaderofSelf,LeaderofOthers,orLeaderofLeaders.ConsistentwiththeANAScopeandStandardsofPractice,providesnursingcareutilizingthenursingprocess,includingassessment,diagnosis,planning,interventionandevaluationforassignedpatients.Addressesincreasinglycomplexpsychological,emotional,cultural,andsocialneedsofpatientandfamiliesinaccordancewiththeirlevelofpractice.Usingtheappropriateprotocol,administersmedicationsandtreatments;monitorsforside-effectsandeffectivenessofthetreatmentprescribed.Documentspatienthistory,symptoms,medication,andcaregiven.Assesslearningneedsandprovideseducationtopatients,familymembersand/orcaregivers;identifyissuesandresources.JobRequirements:Education/SkillsBachelorofScienceDegreeinNursing,preferredExperience1yearofexperienceintherelatednursingspecialtypreferredLicenses,Registrations,orCertificationsCurrentBLScertificationrequired (AHA only)CurrentACLScertificationrequired (AHA only)RNLicenseinstateofTX orcompactPositionRequirements:Education/SkillsAllnewlyhiredexperiencedRNsmustattendNewNursesOrientationwithinthefirst30daysofhire.Newhiresarepreceptedbyadesignatedtrainedstaffmemberandinitialon-boardingrequirementsarevalidatedthroughsuccessfulcompletionofthedesignatedorganizationalentrycompetencyvalidationandaCriticalCareDepartment-specificcompetencyvalidation.Completionofallannualcompetencyverificationrequirements.ExperienceOneyearofexperienceinCriticalCaresettingpreferredbutwillacceptnewgraduates.WorkSchedule:7PM-7AMWorkType:FullTime General CommentsStartDateASAP,backfillreplacementforDudleyMathis**MusthaveseveralyearsofICUexperience,wellversedinclinicaljudgment,caringpractices,collaboration,diversityresponsiveness,systemsthinking,clinicalinquiryandadvocacy.EPICuse,pyxisuse,Excelforscheduling**Typeofpatientsontheunit:DKA,s/pSTEMIs,Stroke(s/pTNK),Intubated/vented,ARDS,MODS,CHFexacerbation,COPDexacerbation,GIbleeds,Renalfailure(CRRT/SLED),Liverfailure,IABP,Impellas No. of Positions: 1/1. Position creation reason:Vacant Position Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91