Position Overview: The RN PCCU – Medical ICU provides compassionate, safe nursing care for patients undergoing open heart surgery and neurosurgery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develops, evaluates, and revises individualized care plans to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Performs patient assessments, gathers health data, and communicates findings to the healthcare team.
- Educates patients and families tailored to their cultural and learning needs, including disease management and emergency care.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, shares knowledge, and supports professional development of colleagues.
- Provides psychological support and assists with technical procedures like contrast injections, venipuncture, and medication administration.
- Participates in quality improvement, research activities, and maintains compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Supports patient transport and monitors wound/ostomy/skin care if skilled.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Associate Degree or higher in Nursing; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Current Illinois RN license, ACLS, and BLS certifications.
- Minimum of 1 year inpatient nursing experience; ICU, ER, or radiology nursing experience is preferred.
- Wound, ostomy, or specialized certifications (e.g., CWON, CWCN) are advantageous.
Key Attributes: Strong assessment, communication, and teaching skills; ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team; commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous learning.