Provides critical intensive care to Medical, Surgical, and Cardiac patient population
Provides therapies included but not limited to: Administration of vasoactive drugs, respiratory/ventilator support, management of cardiac status with continuous cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, parenteral and enteral nutritional support, temporary transvenous pacing, Intra Aortic Balloon Pump Therapy, thrombolytic therapy, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), peritoneal dialysis, and acute hemodialysis performed by a hemodialysis nurse.
Performs assessment skills
Plans nursing care
Intervenes with appropriate action after needs are identified
Evaluates the assessment, planning and intervention process
Demonstrates professional and personal development
Delivers direct patient care appropriate to the age of the patient served including adult and geriatric patients
Reports to: Director of CCU
FLSA: Non-exempt
Minimum EducationGraduate of a Program in Discipline - Required
Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Certifications:Basic Life Support (BLS) -to be obtained within 30 daysAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - to be obtained within 6 monthsPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - to be obtained within 6 months
Required Licenses[West Virginia, United States] Other
Current registered nurse licensure.
LifePoint Health - (615) 920-7000
330 Seven Springs Way, Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
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