RN, Cardiovascular ICU - Fresno, United States - Community Medical Centers

Description

Overview

* All positions are located in Fresno/Clovis CA *

Up to $10k sign-on bonus available for candidates meeting specialty experience requirements

We are looking for RNs to join our Cardiovascular ICU team In this fast-paced environment, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a close-knit team, all while caring for a wide acuity of patients. The patients you will care for will range from moderate to high acuity, including cardiac, vascular, and bariatric surgery patients. This is the perfect opportunity if you are looking to grow your ICU experience alongside a specialized cardiac team

Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital opened in 2003 as a dedicated cardiovascular surgery hospital and expanded to include bariatric and general surgery in 2006. With those changes, this 57-bed hospital in north Fresno has quietly become a worldwide leader in bariatric and metabolic surgery. Fresno Heart is highly collaborative with the Community Regional staff.

We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care begins with our incredible staff. Because of this, we provide unique benefits like free concierge services to run your errands while you work and well-being support through on-demand resources, as well as excellent retirement options and core benefits. Financial benefits are important too, and outside base compensation, we provide relocation bonuses if you are moving to our wonderful community.

Your Career at Community | Opportunity. Challenge. Growth.

Responsibilities

In this nine-bed unit, you will have an RN-to-patient ratio of 1:2. Depending on the acuity of the patient, we often provide 1:1 care. You will be working closely with all multidisciplinary team members ranging from the physician, advanced practice professionals & Clinical Nurse Specialist, to respiratory therapy, physical therapy, case management, and pharmacy. You play an essential role in integrating this multidisciplinary approach into your patient's care plan.

In your role, you will:

Collect and analyze comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or the situation to determine the diagnosis.

Develop, implement, and coordinate a plan in a timely manner that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes in a safe environment. Provide appropriate health education to patients and others as appropriate.

Evaluate progress toward attainment of outcomes which systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice and patient Safety.

Attain knowledge and competencies that reflect current nursing practice and evaluate own nursing practice in -relation to professional practice standards and guidelines.

Interact with and contribute to the professional development of peers and colleagues and provide leadership in the professional practice setting. Integrate research findings into practice.

Qualifications

Education
• Graduate of approved nursing program required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferredExperience
• Consistent demonstration of Novice / Advance Beginner clinical nursing practice proficiency requiredLicenses and Certifications
• RN - Current State of California Registered Nurse license required
• BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) requiredRefer to the department's specific requirements, orientation skills checklists and competenciesAdditional Certification RequirementsAdult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 3 months of hire or transfer into job for the following departments: CVU, FH CVU, Cardiac Surgery, FH Cath Lab, Cardiology, Cardiac Pulmonary Rehab, FH Tele, Cath Lab. Clovis: Cath Lab.Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire or transfer into job for the following departments: Centralized Flex Staffing, Nurse Float-PR Only. Clovis: Nurse Float-PR Only.Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire or transfer into job for the following departments: CPCU, CVS Progressive 8W, ICU Medical, ICU Trauma, Neuroscience ICU, Neuroscience 9W, ICU Stepdown(PCU), Burn Center, Med Surg 2 East, Med Surg 5 Central, PCU 7W, Orthopedics, Emergency, FH ADTC-Advanced Diag Test Ctr, Burn Therapy, Labor & Delivery, Antepartum, FH Surgery, Neurosurgery, PACU, FH PACU, Short Stay Surgery, FH Short Stay Surgery, OB Triage, Oncology, Radiography Therapeutic, Endoscopy. Clovis: ICU, CPCU, ED, Labor & Delivery, Antepartum Testing, OB Triage PACU, Short Stay Surgery, Endoscopy.Basic Arrhythmia must be obtained within 6 months of hire or transfer into job for the following departments: Centralized Flex Staffing, Burn Center, Med Surg 2 East, Med Surg 5 Central, PCU 7W, Orthopedics, Oncology, CPCU, CVS Progressive 8W, Labor & Delivery, OB Triage, Nurse Float-PR Only. Clovis: Labor & Delivery, Antepartum Testing, Nurse Float-PR Only.Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire or transfer into job for the following departments: Centralized Flex Staffing, Nurse Float-PR Only. Clovis: Nurse Float-PR Only.Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire or transfer into job for the following departments: PICU Pediatric ICU, Burn Center, Pediatric, ED, PACU, Short Stay Surgery, Burn Therapy, Radiography Therapeutic, Endoscopy (except for nurses in pre-admission testing). Clovis: ED, PACU.National Institutes of Health (NIH) Stroke Scale Course must be obtained within 6 months of hire or transfer into job for the following departments: Centralized Flex Staffing, ICU Medical, ICU Trauma, Neuroscience ICU, Neuroscience 9W, ICU Stepdown(PCU), ED, Nurse Float-PR Only. Clovis: ICU, ED, Nurse Float-PR Only.Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) Course must be obtained within 6 months of date of hire or transfer into job for the following departments (exceptions may apply, refer to Policy #10925): Labor & Delivery, Antepartum, OB Triage. Clovis: Labor & Delivery, Antepartum Testing, OB Triage.Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire or transfer into job for the following departments: PICU, NICU, Pediatric, Obstetrics, Newborn Nursery, Labor & Delivery, Antepartum, OB Triage. Clovis: NICU, Obstetrics, Labor & Delivery, Antepartum Testing, OB Triage.Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire or transfer into job for the following departments: Oncology.Certified Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) by the National Certification Corporation (NCC) must be obtained within 1 year of hire or transfer into job for the following departments (exceptions may apply, refer to Policy #10925): Labor & Delivery, Antepartum, OB Triage. Clovis: Labor & Delivery, Antepartum Testing, OB Triage.

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