Staff Nurse-Intensive Care Unit-Full-time

Description Summary : The competent Nurse, in the same

or similar clinical setting, practices independently and

demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation.

Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on

long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope

with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes

appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a

means to help manage the clinical situation. The Intensive Care

Unit (ICU) at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Westover Hills provides

specialized care and treatment for patients who are critically ill

or injured. Our goal is to provide the highest level of care and

support in an environment specifically designed for patients in

serious or life-threatening medical circumstances. The ICU is

a special area used for patients in critical condition and in need

of 24-hour supervision. Responsibilities : Meets expectations of the

applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies : Leader of Self, Leader of

Others, or Leader of Leaders. Consistent with the ANA Scope and

Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing

process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention

and evaluation for assigned patients. Addresses increasingly

complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of

patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.

Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and

treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the

treatment prescribed. Documents patient history, symptoms,

medication, and care given. Assess learning needs and provides

education to patients, family members and / or care givers; identify

issues and resources.  Job Requirements : Education / Skills ~

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred Experience ~1 year

of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred Licenses,

Registrations, or Certifications BLS required RN License in state

of employment or compact Position Requirements : Education / Skills

All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation

within the first 30 days of hire. New hires are precepted by a

designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding

requirements are validated through successful completion of the

designated organizational entry competency validation and a

Critical Care Department-specific competency validation. Completion

of all annual competency verification requirements. Experience ~

One year of experience in Critical Care setting preferred but will

accept new graduates. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications ~

Current ACLS certification required In accordance with the CHRISTUS

Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy,

all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for

their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Credential Grace Periods :   If additional credentials are

required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to

obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience

level.  Any Candidate / Associate with at least one year of

acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the

past three years is considered an Experienced Associate. Any

Candidate / Associate who does not have at least one

year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same

service line within the past three years is considered

an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty.

Credential Grace Periods for Experienced Associates Grace Periods

for New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty

Basic Life Support (BLS)No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted

at time of hire. No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time

of hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Within 30 days of

hire. Within 90 days of hire. Pediatric Life Support (PALS)Within

30 days of hire. Within 90 days of hire. Trauma Nurse Core

Curriculum (TNCC)Within 60 days of hire. Within 18 months of hire.

Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR)Within 60 days of hire.

Within 18 months of hire. Neonatal Resuscitation Program

(NRP)Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire. AWHONN

INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring)Within 30 days of hire.

Within 60 days of hire. STABLE (Neonatal Education)Within 30 days

of hire. Within 60 days of hire. Work Schedule : 7PM - 7AM Work

Type : Full Time