POSITION SUMMARY:

Coordinates total nursing care for critically ill patients, averaging in age from 57-70 years.  The primary patient population served to include those admitted for acute/unstable trauma, acute neurological incidents, acute respiratory failure, MI, acute GI  bleed, electrolyte imbalance, and patients post drug overdose.  Participates in inpatient/family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with members of the health care team to maintain standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Participates in organizational and unit-based quality improvement activities. Is able to provide mentorship and guidance to new employees. 

 LICENSURE/ CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION: WILL ACCEPT PENDING CA LICENSE

MINIMUM:   CA RN, BCLS, ACLS 

PREFERRED:   CCRN, TNCC. NIH Stroke

EDUCATION: 

MINIMUM:   High School Graduate or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

EXPERIENCE:

MINIMUM: 2 years of acute care nursing in cardiovascular, trauma, or neurosurgical ICU.

PREFERRED: 5 years ICU nursing with emphasis on trauma, neurosurgical, or cardiovascular care.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

 This is a very high acuity ICU with a mixture of patients with multiple comorbidities (very sick patient population) -you may be required to provide care for patients with any of the below listed clinical specialty needs. Typically at least 3 years of ICU experience is required at a minimum.

• Trauma unit-Trauma experience needed-No burn unit or experience needed.

• Comprehensive stroke Center-EVD ICP experience and knowledge of taking care of stroke patients with post-stroke intervention experience.

• Open heart experience helpful.

• CRRT, Balloon pumps, Impella experience beneficial as we frequently manage patients with these medical devices.

• This is a very fast-paced ICU.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

 MINIMUM: 

• Ability to use critical thinking skills and prioritize aspects of patient care; possesses good interpersonal communication skills. 

• Able to calculate medication dosages and safely administer medications within the critical care setting.

SPECIAL NOTES:

•  34 Beds with an additional 10-bed overflow

•  Very fast-paced environment must be able to adjust well to change and multitask

•  MUST HAVE TRAUMA EXPERIENCE AND LOVE IT.

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