RN CV ICU In House Contract Days 7 AM to 7 PM

POSITION SUMMARY

The CV ICU RN is responsible and accountable for directing, planning, and organizing the nursing activities on the CV ICU unit for an assigned shift with focus on patient, physician and staff needs. The RN is responsible for delivering skilled patient care through the nursing process in accordance with established policies and procedures; for coordinating patient care through the nursing process in accordance with established policies and procedures;

for coordinating care among patient/family, medicine, nursing, and ancillary and other team personnel; acts as patient advocate; and maintains current knowledge and standards of professional nursing practice.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• An active Louisiana nursing license in good standing with the Louisiana nursing board is required.
• Previous clinical nursing experience working in the CV ICU is required.
• ACLS and BLS are required.