RN - ICU, WEO, Evenings

Overview

We are a 40 bed Medical/Surgical fast-paced, high acuity Intensive Care Unit staffed with Critical Care Intensivists/APPs 24/7. Also included in our staff mix are Registered nurses, Respiratory Therapists, and Patient Care technicians. Typical nurse to patient ratio is 1:2/1:3.

Clinical Capabilities

• Sepsis and MultiSystem Organ failure management
• Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
• Targeted Temperature Management (TTM) for post cardiac arrest
• Advanced Invasive & NonInvasive Hemodynamic Monitoring:
  • Arterial lines
  • Flotrac/EV 1000
  • Central Venous Catheters
• EKOS Ultrasound Accelerated Thrombolysis
• IntraAortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
• Impella
• Titration of vasopressors
• Titration of continuous paralytics
• Use of BIS monitor /TOF monitor
• Management of Pacemakers
• Complex Respiratory Failure patients requiring advanced ventilatory support
• Post-Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
• Acute Stroke Care with Alteplase management
• Management of Shock to include cardiac, septic, hypovolemic
• Management of neurosurgical patients including care of external ventricular devices
• Patients with ARDS requiring manual prone therapy

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care for patients
• Function within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrate professional growth and accountability
• Maintain standards of practice
• Coordinate patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care

Qualifications

Education: Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Work Experience: No experience required — New Graduates of a nursing program eligible required. Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting preferred. 1 year in a hospital setting for PRN positions preferred.

Licenses and Certifications: RN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure — Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License required. BLS - Basic Life Support required. Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable.