RN CCU - Nights

Night (United States of America)

2201 S CLEAR CREEK RD

KILLEEN

Texas

76549

Delivers patient-centered nursing care using principles to ensure high levels of patient satisfaction. Establishes a compassionate environment by providing physical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and their families. Provides quality care by adhering to Standards of Practice and measuring health outcomes against patient-centered goals. Utilizes multidisciplinary team strategies to achieve quality outcomes. Maintains a safe and clean work environment by complying with policies and procedures and calling for assistance from healthcare support personnel when needed. Protects patients and team members by adhering to infection control policies and protocols. Maintains continuity among nursing teams by communicating and documenting actions, irregularities, and patients’ continuing needs. Adheres to regulatory standards for care of patients. Administers and stores medications safely according to policy and procedures. Maintains patient confidentiality and protects their health information. Maintains a cooperative relationship among healthcare teams by effectively communicating information, responding to requests, building rapport, and participating in team problem-solving methods. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of current standards of care. Advocates for patients and promotes healthy teamwork with the multidisciplinary team. Other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Display proficient clinical critical care skills and critical thinking skills with strong communication skills
• Basic computer skills, with experience in Windows operating system [Preferred]
• Commitment to hourly patient rounding
• Ability to quickly learn and follow departmental policies and procedures
• Knowledge of all anatomy, including cardiac and circulatory neuro systems
• Understanding of hemodynamic monitoring and EKG rhythm recognition, with competency in EKG interpretation [Preferred]
• Experience in documenting and reporting all procedures in accordance with department policies
• Recent acute care experience and knowledge of critical care medication [Preferred]
• Competency in moderate sedation and excellent assessment skills
• Ability to assist in training new employees and enhancing patient flow through areas
• Frequent use of independent judgment in clinical situations requiring sound professional judgment and critical-thinking skills, including clinical assessment, data, and patient response
• Responsibility for providing quality patient care and the ability to prioritize multiple duties continuously
• Capability to function calmly and professionally in stressful situations
• Utilization of assessment, reassessment, and critical-thinking skills in dealing with changes in patient outcomes
• General knowledge of professional nursing principles and techniques, including the pharmacological process in the appropriate administration or delivery of medications
• Skill to maintain effective working relationships with health professionals and others to create an environment conducive to carrying out the mission of the facility
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) to direct overall professional nursing services, encouraging the open exchange of ideas and information
• Previous experience with Cerner Electronic Medical Record [Preferred]

Education:
• Associate's of Nursing [Required]
• Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]

Field of Study:
• N/A

Work Experience:
• 2+ acute care experience [Preferred]

Additional Information:
• N/A

Licenses and Certifications:
• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Required]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
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$33.65 - $62.59

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.