“`html Critical Care Nurse (ICU/CCU) Shift Information 1845-0715 Minimum Years of Experience 3 years Holiday Coverage Required Yes Certifications/Requirements • Valid BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association • A valid professional license within the state of practice / nurse licensure compact • Additional requirements for a compact license include: • Verification of suicide training • Verification of demographic data via Nursys e-Notify • Proof of right to work in the United States • Critical care experience in a hospital setting Position Responsibilities Critical Care Nurses (ICU/CCU) provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Consulting and coordinating with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans. • Preparing and administering (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) prescribed medications and recording their administration. • Providing basic bedside care and reporting adverse reactions to medications or treatments according to established policies. • Initiating patient education plans as prescribed by physicians, teaching patients and families how to manage their illness/injury. • Recording patient medical information and vital signs accurately and completely in a timely manner. • Ordering, interpreting, and evaluating diagnostic tests to assess patient conditions. • Collecting samples for lab work and evaluating/interpreting lab reports. • Preparing equipment and assisting physicians during examinations and treatments. • Responding to life-saving situations according to nursing standards and protocols. • Applying hemodynamic, phlebotomy, and IV protocols. • Monitoring and adjusting specialized equipment used on patients, including interpreting electronic displays from monitors and life support equipment. • Monitoring catheters, leads, and tubing for proper placement and function, initiating corrective actions as necessary. “`