Critical Care Nurse Specialist
4 weeks ago
Aptive Resources is seeking skilled Critical Care Nurses to join the team at a prestigious medical facility. The Critical Care Nurses will be responsible for ensuring that nursing care complies with accepted standards of care and clinical practice.
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.
- 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.
- Education: Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by ACEN or CCNE.
- Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field, or a Master's Degree in Nursing or related field. 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.
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