RN Critical Care Unit NGHS
Company: NGHS
Location: Buckhead
Posted on: June 24, 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 youve 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 environmentWorking 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: Buckhead, GA - 30625Required
Keywords: NGHS, Athens , RN Critical Care Unit NGHS, Healthcare , Buckhead, Georgia
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