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Intermediate Surgical Care Unit is an 18 bed unit, fast paced, caring for postoperative surgical patients requiring intermediate level of care. They care for patients from 15 different services including renal and liver transplants, trauma, orthopedics, neurosurgery, plastics and vascular.
Shift: Days
Hours: 36
Contract Lenght: Through 05/04/2024
Key Responsibilities:
Intermediate Surgical Care Unit is an 18 bed unit, fast paced, caring for postoperative surgical patients requiring intermediate level of care. They care for patients from 15 different services including renal and liver transplants, trauma, orthopedics, neurosurgery, plastics and vascular.
Shift: Days
Hours: 36
Contract Lenght: Through 05/04/2024
Key Responsibilities:
- Patient Assessment: Perform thorough and ongoing assessments of patients' conditions, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assessing the need for interventions.
- Critical Care: Provide specialized care to critically ill patients, including those with complex medical conditions, post-surgical recovery, and trauma-related injuries.
- Ventilator Management: Monitor and manage patients on mechanical ventilation, ensuring proper settings and patient comfort.
- Medication Administration: Administer medications, fluids, and blood products as prescribed, and monitor patient responses while maintaining accurate records.
- Collaborative Care: Collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Emergency Response: Be prepared to respond to medical emergencies, including code blue situations, and provide immediate life-saving interventions.
- Patient and Family Education: Educate patients and their families about their conditions, treatment options, and post-discharge care.
- Equipment Operation: Competently operate and troubleshoot complex medical equipment used in the ICU.
- Infection Control: Strictly adhere to infection control protocols to maintain a safe and sterile environment.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records, including assessments, interventions, and progress notes.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in state of practice.
- BLS and ACLS certifications are required. Additional certifications such as CCRN or TNCC are a plus.
- Previous ICU nursing experience is preferred, but new graduates with a strong interest in critical care may be considered.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to remain calm and make critical decisions in high-pressure situations.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
- Access to ongoing training and development programs.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Meaningful work that makes a difference in patients' lives.
