Staff RN- CTICU

36 hours per week, Rotating- Days & Nights every 6 weeks, every other weekend and holiday rotation required

Minimum pay: $34.00/hr

Benefits Eligible
*$10,000 signing bonus (2 year commitment) for new hires with at least one year critical care experience as an RN*

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CTICU Facts:

-20 Beds- 12 closed door rooms & 8 open bay rooms

-Nurse to Patient Ratios 1:1 & 1:2 (High acuity- 2:1)

-Ages: Birth- late Adulthood

-Patient Population: Patients with Congenital Heart Defects, Acquired Heart Disease, Pre & Post-Surgical, Heart & Lung Transplants

Growth Opportunities:

PALS and ACLS Certifications
Critical Care Certification support (CCRN)
Precept new hires with training
Charge RN or Clinical Leader
ECMO bedside RN
Continuous Renal Replacement Nurse

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Provides nursing care using a Family Centered approach.
• Assesses individualized patient needs. Communicates patient care needs and priorities to assigned Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Patient Care Assistants (PCAs), Unit Coordinators, and Allied Health personnel.
• Plans, implements, educates and evaluates care using Evidence-Based Practices.
• Utilizes Therapeutic Communication while monitoring the physical, psychological, and social needs of patients and families.
• Engages in the workplace community by staying aware of changes, participating in data collection or auditing, understanding Quality Improvement, and representing staff at relevant meetings and then reporting important information and updates back to staff.
• Documents according to organizational standards, policies, and procedures.

Education: BSN; Associate degree with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire.

Licensure: Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.

Certifications:

-Current Basic Life Support certification required upon hire

-Must be willing to obtain and maintain NRP, PALS, ACLS, APHON or other necessary certification as determined by your manager based on business unit.

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

-Typing on computer- Constantly (67-100%)

-Using phone- Frequently (34-66%)

-Sitting- Frequently (34-66%)

-Standing- Occasionally (0-33%)

-Lifting- Occasionally (0-33%)

-Walking- Frequently (34-66%)

-Must be able to independently lift up to 35 lbs.

-Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet