Critical Care Nurse
Critical Care Nurse
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Job Description
Overview
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive assessments of critically ill patients.
- Monitor vital signs and interpret complex data from diagnostic machines.
- Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.
- Administer medications intravenously or through other routes as necessary.
- Manage lifesupport equipment and respond to emergencies.
- Provide emotional and psychological support to patients and families.
- Educate patients and families on care plans and health management.
- Document patient care and changes in condition accurately.
- Assist in advanced procedures such as intubation and central line placement.
- Coordinate with other healthcare professionals for comprehensive care.
- Implement infection control measures to prevent complications.
- Conduct research and stay updated on best practices in critical care.
- Participate in training and mentoring nursing staff and students.
- Evaluate patient progress and make necessary adjustments to care plans.
- Act as a patient advocate in critical care settings.
Required Qualifications
- Associate or Bachelor s degree in Nursing (BSN preferred).
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification preferred.
- Minimum of 23 years of nursing experience preferably in critical care.
- Strong knowledge of human anatomy physiology and pharmacology.
- Proficiency in using medical equipment and technology.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and make quick decisions.
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and education.
- Experience in patient education and health promotion.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Emotional resilience and capacity to handle stress.
- Understanding of legal and ethical considerations in healthcare.
- Willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.
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Employment Type
Full Time
Company Industry
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Dermal Fillers
- Experience Administering Injections
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Botox Experience
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
