Nurse Resident - Cardiovascular ICU - HPX - FT
Company: Norman Regional Health System
Location: Newcastle
Posted on: November 15, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
Overview: In our Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit, we maintain a
fast pace - with a 1:2 or 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio -to meet the
needs of those in the most acute phases of cardiac disease. Common
problems seen in our unit include post open heart surgery, severe
decompensated heart failure/cardiogenic shock, STEMI, aortic
dissection, and acute severe valvular dysfunction. Our unit also
provides immediate specialized care to other severe and critically
ill patients, including respiratory and cardiac failure, sepsis,
renal failure, induced hypothermia, and continuous renal
replacement therapy. Our Nurses demonstrate highly advanced skills
in patient assessment/ intervention, teamwork, and crisis
management. We orient new nurses to our unit by providing an 8-12
week orientation with a dedicated preceptor team complemented by a
program of critical care courses and a nurse residency program for
new graduates. Take the next step of your Nursing journey and join
our amazing CVICU where our Nurses always deliver professional and
compassionate care. Responsibilities: Upon completion of an
accredited nursing program and under the direct supervision of a
Registered Nurse, provides general nursing care and coordinates
patient care through the life span for all patients.
Qualifications: EducationProvide documentation of completion of a
program of registered nursing and eligibility to write the
licensure examination in Oklahoma. The graduate may continue to be
employed in a Nurse Resident role until licensed, provided that the
first licensure examination is taken within 90 days after
graduation and the examination is passed within 6 months of
graduation, on either the first or the second attempt. If the
examination is failed after the second attempt, the Nurse Resident
can no longer remain in the Nurse Resident position. Graduates of
registered nursing program with concurrent LPN license will also be
placed in Nurse Resident role. ExperienceCompletion of an
accredited nursing program. (Above requirements can be met by the
equivalent combination of education and experience).
Licensure/CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS) training or
re-training is required during orientation prior to providing
patient care.Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be
maintained thru re-training for duration of employment. Complete
the 1yr Vizient Nurse Residency Program.
Compensation/Benefits$20/hr flat rate pay.Benefits include medical,
dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life
insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition
reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free
parking, and opportunities for advancement.
Keywords: Norman Regional Health System, Moore , Nurse Resident - Cardiovascular ICU - HPX - FT, Healthcare , Newcastle, Oklahoma
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