Address 27497 Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
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Certification Details
Must have ACLS & BLS certifications (Must be through the American Heart Association)
Job Details
Critical care registered nurses are adept at providing care in settings where patients have suffered a heart attack, stroke, shock, severe trauma, respiratory distress or other severe medical issues.
Assessing a patient's condition and planning and implementing patient care plans
Treating wounds and providing advanced life support
Assisting physicians in performing procedures
Observing and recording patient vital signs
Ensuring that ventilators, monitors and other types of medical equipment function properly/adjusting ventilator/IABP
Administering intravenous fluids and medications
Suctioning
Collaborating with fellow members of the critical care team
Responding to life-saving situations, using nursing standards and protocols for treatment
Acting as patient advocate
Providing education and support to patient families
Critical care nurses may also care for pre- and post-operative patients.
Some serve as case managers and policy makers, while others perform administrative duties.
Job Requirements
Must have recent LTACH, trach & vent experience
Must have ACLS & BLS certifications (Must be through the American Heart Association); RQI certifications will not be accepted
Must have NC or multistate compact RN license
May have to float to MS/Tele unit depending on facility census, patient ratios are 1:6