RN Critical Care Unit NGHS
Company: Kinetix - NGHS
Location: Watkinsville
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
We are searching for a Critical Care Unit Nurse -- someone who
works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will
consistently provide effective direct care to critically ill,
unstable patients in the need of intensive treatment such as
ventilator support and continuous vasoactive drug therapy. Patients
who suffer from reversible disease or acute illness are admitted
for aggressive medical/surgical treatment that cannot be provided
elsewhere in the hospital. -Think you've got what it takes?Job
Duties & Responsibilities
- - - - - - - Oversees comprehensive care to cardiac patients
requiring intense monitoring and nursing care. Includes early
detection and prevention of complications, management of complex
physiological problems, patient/family education, and family
psychosocial support systems. The unit cares for patients with
STEMI (ST-elevation myocardial infarction), HF (heart failure),
CRRT (continuous renal replacement therapy), LVAD (left ventricular
assist device), IABP (intra-aortic balloon pump), Impella, and
advanced ventilator management
- - - - - - - Consistently provides effective direct care as part
of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients
- - - - - - - Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved
clinical practice
- - - - - - - Assumes a beginning clinical bedside leadership
role and seeks to mentor in this process
- - - - - - - Is a professional member of VOICE professional
nursing shared governance providing feedback on issues being
addressed at meetings. Participates as a member on VOICE councils
and Nursing Quality Teams as appropriate
- - - - - - - Actively participates on Unit Council helping with
plans to improve NDNQI nursing-sensitive indicators, RN
Satisfaction, Employee Engagement, Culture of Safety, and Patient
Experience data
- - - - - - - Works together with other care team members to
recruit and retain an excellent nursing care team
- - - - - - - Responsible for providing direct and safe patient
care based on the nursing process, and for coordinating care for
assigned patients on a shift to promote the achievement of clinical
outcomes
- - - - - - - Requires consultation with more experienced
clinicians and accepts feedback as a constructive professional
development toolSkills & Requirements
- - - - - - - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- - - - - - - Associate Nursing degree.
- - - - - - - Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia.
- - - - - - - Ideal applicants to this position have a minimum of
two years recent experience as an RN in a critical care environment
-Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team
invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach
your goals. NGHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not
tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color,
age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status,
protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally
protected classification or status.PandoLogic. Keywords: Critical
Care Nurse, Location: Watkinsville, GA - 30677 , PL: 529159754
Keywords: Kinetix - NGHS, Athens , RN Critical Care Unit NGHS, Healthcare , Watkinsville, Georgia
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