Description 1+ years of stepdown/progressive care, ICU, procedural, or emergency department experience strongly preferred. Cardiac telemetry experience preferred.
Summary: 16 bed unit comprised of both cardiac procedural step down and med surge level of care patients. Focusing primarily on post procedure patients staying overnight form cardiac cath lab, electrophysiology, interventional radiology, bronchoscopy and GI. Additionally, we recover cardiac post procedure patients from sedation and anesthesia as well as admit patients for initiation of anti-dysrhythmia medication.
Location: UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion, US:CO:Aurora
Department: Admission Transition Unit 2
FTE: Full Time, 0.9, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Days
Pay: $37.06 - $57.44 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
Summary:
Provides direct patient care at a proficient level, in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. Monitors the patient to maintain a safe environment, optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.
Responsibilities:
Performs and documents pre/post procedure assessment/evaluation/education of patient.
Responds to life threatening situations utilizing nursing standards and protocols for treatment. Handles critical and highly stressful situations, reacting decisively with efficiency and composure.
Provides nursing care in a technically complex environment.
Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Requirements:- Registered Nurse
- Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years' experience.
- Required Licensure/Certification: State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
6 months RN experience or completion of the UCHealth Fellowship program. - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.
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RN Short Stay at UCHealth summary:
The RN Short Stay provides direct patient care in a cardiac procedural step down and med surge unit, primarily for patients recovering from various cardiac procedures. With at least 1 year of relevant nursing experience, the role involves monitoring patients, performing assessments, and providing education to patients and their families. The nurse must possess strong critical thinking skills and the ability to manage complex situations in a fast-paced environment while upholding high standards of care and safety.
Keywords:
Registered Nurse, patient care, cardiac telemetry, medical-surgical nursing, critical care, healthcare, nursing assessments, BLS certification, patient education, acute care
