RN/GN-Cardiac Intermediate 4D
Core
Provide high-acuity patient care to critically ill post-operative cardiothoracic, vascular, and medical overflow patients in a monitored Progressive Care Unit (PCU).
Role type
Intermediate ICU/PCU Registered Nurse
Builds
Patient care plans and clinical interventions for critical care patients
Domain
Healthcare - Critical Care/Cardiothoracic
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Nursing process, patient care coordination, chest tube management, lytic therapy, antidysrhythmic administration, low dose vasopressors, Bipap, high flow oxygen systems, insulin drips, precedex
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Utilize the nursing process to provide patient care; evaluate the effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers; coordinate patient care with other departments; maintain patient rights and confidentiality
Seniority
Intermediate, hands-on IC