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Critical Care Nurse Specialist

2 months ago


Decatur, Illinois, United States Aptive Resources Full time
About the Role

Aptive Resources is seeking a skilled Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (ICU RN) to join our team at a prestigious medical facility. As a critical care nurse specialist, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced ICU environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Patient Care: Provide comprehensive care to patients in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU), and Cardiac Care Unit (CCU).
  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
  • Perform hemodynamic monitoring and manage patients on mechanical ventilators, Airvo humidification systems, and BiPAP.
  • Administer vasoactive drugs and manage CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy).
  • Provide care for patients undergoing open-heart, general, and vascular surgeries, and manage intra-aortic balloon pumps.
  • Perform insertion of peripheral and central lines and assist with the insertion of chest tubes.
  • Collect blood samples by venipuncture, central lines, and Swan-Ganz catheter.
  • Draw arterial blood from existing lines.
Emergency Response
  • Perform 12-lead EKGs immediately if the patient experiences chest pain or signs and symptoms of cardiac abnormalities.
  • Follow ACLS protocol in the event of asystole.
  • Attach patients to pacing wires and pacing generators if external pacemaker placement is required.
Documentation and Communication
  • Document patient care and observations accurately in CPRS and/or Clin Comp Hospital Electronic Record (HER) flowsheet throughout the shift.
  • Record pertinent information and communicate effectively with the healthcare team.
Professional Standards
  • Ensure nursing care meets accepted standards of care and clinical practice.
  • Maintain certifications and continue professional development.
  • Adhere to safety protocols and utilize proper body mechanics to prevent injury.
Requirements
  • Licensure: Current, unrestricted RN license from any state in the United States.
  • Certification: Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate accredited by the American Heart Association. Current Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support (ACLS) certificate accredited by the American Heart Association.
  • Experience: Minimum of three (3) years prior experience in an intensive care setting, including critical care experience. No more than a six-month gap in ICU experience.
  • Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by ACEN or CCNE.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field, or a Master's Degree in Nursing or related field is highly preferred.
  • Proficient in critical care nursing practices and procedures.
  • Strong clinical skills in ICU settings.
  • Ability to perform under pressure in emergency situations.
  • Excellent documentation and communication abilities.
  • Team-oriented with a focus on collaborative patient care.
  • Ability to complete and successfully pass any required government background check.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Acute/Critical Care Nursing (CCRN) certification through the American Association of Critical Care Nurses Certification Corporation (AACN).