Position: RN – Cardiac Neuro ICU Transition Program
Role: Provides professional nursing care, assessing patient conditions, recognizing changes, planning and evaluating care, and recording observations. Delegates tasks appropriately and collaborates with the healthcare team to meet unit goals.
Responsibilities: Participates in a specialized transition program for experienced acute care nurses entering Critical Care Nursing, involving 8-12 weeks of precepted training and 8 weeks of education. Ensures compliance with nursing standards and hospital policies.
Qualifications: Requires an Associate Degree or higher in Nursing, Illinois RN licensure, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of inpatient RN experience. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree, ECG monitoring, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale certifications, and 2 years of inpatient experience.
Skills: Critical thinking, assessment, delegation, teamwork, and adaptability to fast-paced critical care environments.
Key duties: Deliver patient-centered care, monitor patient progress, employ critical thinking, and contribute to a collaborative healthcare environment.