Clinical Nurse II: CCU - 36hrs/week, NIGHTS

Department: Coronary Care Unit - D2E | Shift: Night

About the role

The CCU is a 17-bed cardiac critical care unit with each room equipped with invasive monitoring capabilities. The unit serves adult patients (age 18 and older) experiencing actual or potential life-threatening cardiac dysfunction.

Credentialed RPNs in this unit provide continuous EKG monitoring for potentially life-threatening dysrhythmias and implement emergency measures in the absence of a physician according to the American Heart Association’s Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA-ACLS) Guidelines. Additional services include monitoring and care of patients with:

• Impella ventricular assist devices
• Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps
• Pulmonary Artery Catheters
• TVPs
• Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy

Responsibilities

• Implement physician orders, administer medications, start IVs, perform treatments, procedures, and special tests, and document care as required by company policy and local/state/federal regulations.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
• Assess and evaluate patient needs and responses to care rendered.
• Apply sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions.
• Provide primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Administer over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered.
• Collaborate with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients.
• Direct and guide ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing.
• Possess knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem-solving tools to support departmental and patient care quality improvement.

Requirements

• Graduate of a professional academic nursing program (Diploma, Associate Degree, or Baccalaureate Degree).
• Current NYS Registered Nurse license.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (obtained and maintained).
• Previous experience as a PCA or other nursing assistance preferred.
• Ability to improve job performance through continuing education.

Pay

Salary Range: $85,280.00 - $95,513.60