Description
A Brief Overview
Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status.
The CTICU at Elyria is a 14 bed ICU that takes any surgical and medical patient – specializing in post CABG and surgical patients. Nurses are trained on multiple specialty equipment such as Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), Impella, EKOS, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy, Target Temperature management, and External pacemakers. Common diagnosis include: surgical and bypass patients, Myocardial infarctions, Strokes, COPD exacerbations, sepsis, DKA, Afib, renal failure, respiratory failure, PE/DVT, cardiac/respiratory arrest and post PTCA. Click Here to learn more about the CTICU.
New Grad RNs who start with the CTICU are eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus in addition to the Loan Repayment Program offering up to $15,000 for educational loans!
What You Will Do
- Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship based nursing care.
- Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.
- Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.
- Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing.
- Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes.
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Qualifications
Education
- Accredited Program Diploma in Nursing () or
- (ADN) Associate's Degree in Nursing (Required)
- (BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)
- (MSN) Master's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Knowledge of nursing process and practice. (Required proficiency)
- Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (ie. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices. (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License Upon Hire (Required) and
- Basic Life Support (BLS) During Orientation (Required)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) May be required based on clinical area standards. ()
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) May be required based on clinical area standards. ()
Be sure to ask your recruiter about the competitive shift differentials and the $3,000 employee referral bonus!
Physical Demands
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Rarely
- Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
- Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
- Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
- Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
- Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
- Balancing Occasionally
- Stooping Frequently
- Kneeling Frequently
- Crouching Frequently
- Crawling Occasionally
- Reaching Frequently
- Handling Frequently
- Grasping Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Travel Requirements