Job Description:
Full-Time, DAYS
4H Department description:
4H is a 23-bed Cardiovascular and Thoracictelemetry/PCU unitwith a purpose of providing excellent care and great quality outcomes to all patients through a multidisciplinary team approach. The unit specializes in serving adult and geriatric post operative cardiovascular/thoracic surgeries (CABG, AVR/MVR, Bronch/Thor, Fem-Pop, and other thoracic/vascular surgeries) with ability to admit post op same day CTS patients to PCU. The unit supports additional disciplinaries in Nephrology, Neurology, Cardiology, and Infectious Disease, providing care for complex patients with acute/chronic illness and multiple co-morbidities. The origin of access includes transfers from ICU, PACU, CVOU, ED, transfers from outlying facilities, and direct admits from physician offices.
Job Overview:
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or other licensed care team member, provides direct patient care and related support by performing selected nursing procedures and routine duties to assist medical and nursing personnel in the examination, treatment, and care of patients.
Minimum Education, Experience, Training, and Licensures Required:
* High School Diploma or equivalent
* Current Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification required or successful completion of first year of a Nursing program and validation of a clinical rotation consistent with level of education.
* Basic Life Support (must be obtained within three months of hire)