RN, Registered Nurse - A3 – Cardiac ICU / CCU Job at CHRISTUS Health in San Patr

Description A3 is a 24-bed unit providing high-acuity care for cardiac and medical-surgical patients with various co-morbidities. We care for post-cardiac intervention patients (e.g., heart catheterizations, AAA stent repairs, TAVRs, EP ablations, pacemaker/ICD placements) and manage specialized devices like Impellas and IABPs, Artic Sun and Tablo XT. We also treat ventilator-dependent patients and those with conditions like hypertension, diabetes, GI bleeds, peripheral vascular disease and renal disease. The unit handles multiple infusions for blood pressure, cardiac issues, thrombolytics, sedation and paralytics, as well as post-surgical ICU care. Our goal is to deliver exceptional, evidence-based care through teamwork and positive outcomes. Summary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients. Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice. Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed. Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given. Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources. Job Requirements: Education/Skills Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred Experience 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS required RN License in state of employment or compact Position Requirements: Education/Skills All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire. New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a Critical Care Department-specific competency validation. Completion of all annual competency verification requirements. Experience One year of experience in Critical Care setting preferred but will accept new graduates. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Current ACLS certification required In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame. Credential Grace Periods: If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level. Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate. Any Candidate/Associate who does not have at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty. Credential Grace Periods for Experienced Associates Grace Periods for New Graduates

In Summary: A3 is a 24-bed unit providing high-acuity care for cardiac and medical-surgical patients with various co-morbidities . Unit handles multiple infusions for blood pressure, cardiac issues, thrombolytics, sedation and paralytics . Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders .

En Español: Descripción A3 es una unidad de 24 camas que proporciona atención de alta acidez para pacientes cardiovasculares y médicos-quirúrgicos con diversas co-morbilidades. Cuidamos a los pacientes después de la intervención cardíaca (por ejemplo, cateterismo cardiaco, reparaciones del stent AAA, TAVRs, ablaciones EP, colocación pacemaker/ICD) y gestionamos dispositivos especializados como Impellas e IABPs, Artic Sun y Tablo XT. También tratamos pacientes dependientes de ventiladores y aquellos con enfermedades como hipertensión, diabetes, hemorragias gastrointestinales, enfermedad vascular periférica y enfermedad renal. La unidad provee múltiples infusiones por presión arterial, problemas cardíacos, trombolítica, sedación y parálisis, así como cuidados post quirúrgico en UCI. Nuestro objetivo es gestionar el cuidado excepcional, trabajo en equipo continuo y autocomunicación. Consistente con el alcance de la ANA y los estándares de práctica, proporciona atención de enfermería utilizando el proceso de enfermería, incluida la evaluación, diagnóstico, planificación, intervención y evaluación para pacientes asignados. Aborda las necesidades psicológicas, emocionales, culturales y sociales cada vez más complejas del paciente y sus familias de acuerdo a su nivel de práctica. Utilizando el protocolo apropiado, administra medicamentos y tratamientos; monitorea efectos secundarios y eficacia del tratamiento prescrito. Documentación sobre historia del paciente, síntomas, medicación y cuidado dado. Evalúa las necesidades de aprendizaje y brinda educación a los pacientes, miembros de la familia y/o proveedores de cuidados; identifica problemas y recursos. Requisitos de trabajo: Licenciatura en Ciencias Educativas / Habilidades en Enfermería, Experiencia Preferida 1 año de experiencia en la especialidad de Nursing, Registraciones o Certificaciones BLS requeridas dentro de 30 días de cumplimiento de la licencia RN Diseñada por un miembro del Departamento de Formación Ocupacional. Experiencia Un año de experiencia en el entorno del cuidado crítico es preferible, pero se aceptarán nuevos graduados. Licencias, Registros o Certificaciones La certificación ACLS actual requerida De acuerdo con la política de verificación de licencia, certificación y registro de salud CHRISTUS, todos los asociados deben obtener las certificaciones requeridas para sus respectivos puestos dentro del marco de tiempo designado. Períodos de gracia credencial: Si se requieren credenciales adicionales según la sección Requisitos de posición, se aplicará un período de gracias para obtener la certificación, dependiendo de su nivel de experiencia. Cualquier candidato/associado que tenga al menos un año de experimentación clínica aguda en una línea de servicio similar durante los últimos tres años se considera Associado experimentado.