Summary
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In the CVICU, every day presents an opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of patients recovering from cardiac surgeries or facing severe cardiovascular conditions. The fast-paced environment not only hones your clinical skills but also fosters a strong sense of teamwork and camaraderie among healthcare professionals. The CVICU nurse plays a crucial role in monitoring patients' vital signs, administering specialized medications, and providing compassionate care during critical moments. This dynamic setting allows for continuous learning and professional growth, as you become an integral part of a dedicated team committed to saving lives and improving the cardiac health of those in need. If you thrive under pressure, seek constant challenges, and desire a fulfilling career where your expertise directly impacts patient outcomes, working in the CVICU is an excellent path for you.
Benefits
- Up to 80 hours of Earned Time Off (ETO) available for qualified candidates
- Relocation bonus available for qualified candidates
- Loan forgiveness available for qualified candidates
- RN to BSN tuition assistance up to $12,500
- $1.00 BSN pay
- $1.00 certification pay
- Up to $5,000 STAR Clinical ladder bonus per year
- Tuition reimbursement up to $1,200 per year
- Preceptor pay for your time supporting new staff
- Shared Governance Council
- Health/Dental/Vision
- Retirement with employer match
- Onsite daycare with extended hours, holidays and weekends
- Employee Discount at CoxHealth Fitness Centers
- Pharmacy delivery to your unit
- On-site Employee Health services
- Opportunity to earn referral bonuses of up to $5,000 per hire for certain positions
- 1906 Employee Store
- 20% tuition discount on most classes at Cox College
- Cafeteria discount
Job Summary
The critical care nurse provides direct and individualized care to acutely and critically ill patients, in a highly technical and ongoing monitoring environment. They assess the patient’s condition, perform diagnostic tests, begin treatments and assist doctors with any required medical procedures. The critical care nurse monitors and adjusts specialized equipment, interprets and records electronic displays; i.e. intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, cardiac rhythms, ventilator settings, etc. The hybrid eICU nurse works at least one shift in the virtual command center per pay period. The eICU Virtual nurse is a pivotal member of the healthcare team to assist with managing the care of the adult or geriatric patient experiencing general medical conditions or general surgical procedures. The virtual nurse will assist with tasks such completing the admission, care plan development and maintenance, patient education, medication and discharge teaching, care coordination, mentoring of new nurses, and implementation of evidence-based care. The virtual eICU nurse assists the primary bedside nurse with nursing tasks not required to be done in person as well as real-time quality and patient safety surveillance. The eICU Virtual nurse maintains a wide array of medical care knowledge in order to care for a diverse group of patients. Virtual training begins after successful 12-week orientation period as bedside nurse.
Job Requirements
- Education
- Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
- Experience
- Required: Minimum of two years previous nursing experience in an ICU.
- Preferred: Charge nurse or preceptor experience and specialty nursing certification.
- Skills
- Accountable and responsible for own safe clinical practice
- Basic computer skills and knowledge
- Excellent customer service skills
- Thrives in rapidly changing environment
- Self-motivated
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrate effective leadership abilities
- Exhibits valuable time management skills
- Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills
- Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment
- Licensure/Certification/Registration
- Required: RN license active in the state of Missouri
- Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days
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