Registered Nurse CVICU

Maxim Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Coronary Care Registered Nurse to coordinate the delivery of nursing care for critically ill, post operative, ventilator, post cardiac arrest, post heart cath, hemodynamic stabilization and other critically ill patients in the units. The Registered Nurse responds to code and emergent situations as a team member within the hospital. The Registered Nurse participates in patient and family teaching, provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards of professional nursing practice in the intensive care/coronary care setting.

Responsibilities:

Handles multiple priorities, utilizing independent discretion/decision-making skills

Manages stress, anger, fear, and hostility appropriately

Works in close proximity to others or in a distracting environment

Works effectively both independently as well as with others

Makes decisions under pressure

Performs admission assessment within the shift or in accordance with specific unit standards

Plan of care includes nursing diagnosis statement for each identified problem

Demonstrates knowledge of hospital policies and procedures for administering transcribing and recording medications

Evaluates the identified problems, care provided, and patient’s responses are reassessed in order to meet patient and family needs to assure overall quality of care delivered

Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the health care team, in order to assure quality care

Practices within legal boundaries of nurse practice act and according to Hospital policy and procedures

Properly demonstrates the ability to care for a patient with hemodynamic monitoring including insertion, monitoring, interpretation, and care of the catheter

Demonstrates the ability to care for the patient with continuous cardiac monitoring including rhythm identification, interpretation and follow through with the appropriate intervention

Demonstrates the ability to care for a ventilated patient

Demonstrates the ability to care for a patient with ICP monitoring including monitoring, interpretation, and follow through with appropriate intervention.

Demonstrates the ability to care for a patient with a temporary pacemaker including insertion, monitoring interpretation of rhythm and care of the catheter.

Demonstrates the ability to care for the patient receiving thrombolytic protocol

Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures and correct use of protective barrier equipment.

Assures a safe environment by instituting appropriate control measure to include hand washing

Complies with all Evidence Based Measures (core measures/SCIP/Stroke/Heart and others) and educates others

Demonstrates a willingness to identify and/or assume activities relative to the developmental needs of the unit and the nursing department

Demonstrates dependability/flexibility in meeting schedule needs of the unit and hospital

Accepts assignments as preceptor for new staff

Attends all required safety training program and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, specific job related

Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the Critical Care Division as defined in the scope of service to ensure that the unique nature of the client id addressed

Responsibly follows the hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens

Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure. Pursues professional growth and development

Assesses and diagnoses patient and family needs in order to provide quality care to assigned patients

Develops, discusses and communicates a realistic problem list (plan of care) for each patient, in collaboration with each patient/family/significant other in order to address all identified needs

Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient

Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge and skills

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current state registration or eligibility to do so

Current BCLS/CPR certification

Current TB/PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health Certificate

ACLS: RNs with more than 1 year experience should obtain certification within 6 months of employment

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills required, proficiency in the English language may be required.

Computer proficiency required

Benefits

At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Maxim Healthcare Staffing

Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxims commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.

Maxim Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.