Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU)

Position Summary

Responsible to provide care in accordance with the North Carolina Board of Nursing-Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association Standards of Practice and other standards established by profession/professional groups, regulating bodies/agents. Nursing care will be delivered in accordance with ECU Health and entity specific nursing policies, procedures and professional standards of care/practice.

Responsibilities

• Promotes safe, harm-free care through safety practices, error prevention, rounding, and daily huddles.
• Performs ongoing patient/family assessments and uses data (including other sources) to guide care.
• Develops and implements individualized, life span appropriate care plans with the interdisciplinary team and patient/family, including education and transition needs.
• Sets measurable outcomes, evaluates progress, and adjusts care based on patient response.
• Uses informatics and technology to improve safety, efficiency, and patient-centered care.
• Collaborates with health care team members to meet the identified needs of the patient/family throughout the episode of care.
• Delegates tasks and activities as appropriate and governed by NC Nurse Practice Act.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Nursing, ADN or higher
• Bachelor's Degree is preferred
• 0 - 2 Years Experience Is Required
• Current NC RN license or licensure to practice in a participating Nurse Licensure Compact state
• Health Care Provider is required
• Basic Life Support Is Required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities required

• Flexibility in scheduling to meet the twenty four (24) hour needs of the patients.
• Possess organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to utilize effective and confidential communication in patient, interdisciplinary, and staff relationships.
• Maintains stable performance levels under conditions of pressure and multiple demands.
• Working knowledge and experience with PC-based applications.