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To serve the needs of the health plan members and the other patients of the Kaiser Permanente Health Care Program.

Under supervision is responsible for assessing, planning, directing, providing and evaluating nursing care for patients and coordinating nursing care activities with other health care disciplines.Essential Functions:A. Clinical Activities- PA catheter/Hemodynamic monitoring and management- Sedation certification- Ventilator management- Neuromuscular blockade management- Arterial Catheter management- Vasoactive medication calculation and titration- Temporary pacemaker management- IABP ManagementB. Leadership/Coordination Activities- Strong team building skills- Willingness to lead team in nursing education opportunitiesSKILLS AND ABILITIES:- Competent in 12 lead EKG Recognition- ACLS- Complies with shift, unit, hospital and organizational policies and procedures.- Accurately documents time card to reflect productive time worked.- Takes responsibility to keep informed or organizational policies and current information.- Complies with contractual responsibilities related to work schedule.- Participates in hospital and nursing quality assurance programs- Maintains current knowledge and skill base.- Promotes professional conduct.- Utilizes professional communication techniques.- Maintains confidentiality of all patients and organization records and information.- Performs accurate multi-system assessments, including; biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, education needs and discharge planning needs.- Identifies deviations from normal on routine lab diagnostic tests.- Reassesses patient throughout hospitalization.- Performs complete discharge assessment.- Develops an individual nursing plan of care. Nursing plan of care is sensitive to the developmental needs of the patient.- Coordinates patient care activities and discharge planning with other hospital and clinic departments and community agencies.- Develops patient teaching plan and documents on care plan or teaching plan.- Appropriately delegates patient care activities based on patient´s condition and scope of practice of other health care providers.- Established priorities for patient care.- Classifies acuity level of assigned patients using GRASP.- Evaluates assessment methods, plan of care, and patient´s response to treatment.- Participates in unit quality assurance activities.- Maintains safety in use of all equipment- Accesses, operates and maintains equipment according to manufacturer´s instructions.- Reports need for repair and initiates request according to policy and procedure.- Complies with all hospital safety policies and procedures.- Handles all hazardous waste in compliance HazCom program regulations.- Handles all infectious waste in compliance Infection Control standards.Secondary Functions:- Able to lift and carry at least 60 pounds unassisted and carry them for a distance of 50 feet.- May assist in the movement of patients and/or equipment whose weight may range from 100 to 300 pounds.- Bending: able to bend up to 60 times per shift, at both the waist and knees.- Walking: able to stand and/or walk for entire shift. Able to walk a distance of three to five miles during course of a shift.- Able to push/pull weights 100 to 300 pounds with assistance.Qualifications:Basic Qualifications:- Twelve months of Open Heart Recovery experience (within last 5 years)- Graduate of accredited School of Nursing- Current RN License upon hire- ACLS- Basic 12 Lead EKG Interpretation- Competent in 12 lead EKG RecognitionPreferred Qualifications:- IABP experience- BSN- CCRN

The Clinical Coordinator supervises nursing service activities in assigned nursing unit for the duration of the assigned shift or in the absence of nursing management. The task and responsibilities of this position include:* Participates actively in the planning and distribution of patient assignments.* Evaluates the effectiveness of care and addresses any issues that affect the desired patient outcomes.* Supports nursing staff in communication with physicians to include accepting doctors orders and communicating patient condition.* Facilitates the process of reporting patient status to the following shift of nursing personnel.* Manages the nursing care of assigned patients in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. * Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs. * Carries out physician orders.* Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.* Provides respiratory and ventilator management and monitoring for patients.* Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.* Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems. * Instructs and educates patients and families.* Assesses and coordinates patients discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.* Provides age and culturally appropriate care.* Orients and mentors new staff members.* Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required. Qualifications Required Job Qualifications include:* Current licensure as an RN.* Current certification as a ACLS Healthcare Provider.* Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.* Minimum of 3 year of clinical nursing experience.* Previous charge nurse experience preferred.* Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.* Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.* Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

Find your niche at South Carolina’s largest healthcare employer. Whether your career needs are schedule flexibility, benefits, training, or professional advancement, Palmetto Health is standing by to help find the job that’s perfect for you.

Palmetto Health received national recognition this year when it was named one of the top 100 places to work in health care for the second year in a row. Additionally, the American College of Surgeons National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) awarded Palmetto Health Breast Center full accreditation. It is the only facility in South Carolinaand one of 70 in the entire countryto receive this status.The CVICU RN has the responsibility for providing direct and indirect nursing care to assigned patients. Works under the direct and indirect supervision of the Nurse Manager or designee but is independent in the application of nursing knowledge and skills. Manages clinical situations for which he/she is responsible. Key Responsibilities: Assessment: Collects patient data and completes required forms with appropriate responses according to unit standards; identifies patients problems/needs and sets priorities; identifies problems requiring further referral and/or follow-up; interprets and records latest diagnostic results; performs nursing assessment using critical thinking skills. Planning Care: Develops a plan of care based on nursing process and which incorporates the plans of other disciplines and continuing care needs; includes the patient/family in developing or revising the plan of care; makes referrals to multidisciplinary support services. Implementing/Managing Care: Care provided conforms to accepted practice standards; provides treatments/procedures and other care as prescribed and according to patient care standards; demonstrates understanding of age-related characteristics and needs of patients served; explains nursing procedures; provides discharge teaching; identifies emergency situations and independently initiates advanced therapy; acts as an advocate and coordinator of patient care with other health care personnel and evaluates patient care measures instituted; understands and demonstrates respect for patient rights and utilizes established mechanisms for management of ethical issues in patient care. Evaluation: Records patient care delivered as planned and any variation, with appropriate rationale; makes and records observations related to impending or associated problems; implements nursing measures related to impending or associated problems. Leadership: Using nursing process, delegates nursing care to appropriate personnel; integrates cost effective measures into nursing practice; recognizes unit problems and takes responsibility for documenting same; demonstrates active participation in QI processes; complies with hospital expectations to meet staffing demands based on patient care needs; complies with policies addressing safe working conditions; monitors unsafe working conditions; recognizes inappropriate and/or ineffective patient care management, resolves issue/problem and completes written reports; fulfills call for unit as assigned and adjusts staffing for census (volume) and acuity.Requirements:Education: graduate of an accredited school of nursingExperience: 1+ yearsLicensure, Registry or Certification Required: RN currently licensed in South Carolina Special Training: must possess knowledge and skills necessary to treat patients; other training as required by departmentAt Palmetto Health we believe everyone should love the job theyre in. Thats why our first job is listening, to find out what our employees want and need, for both now and in the future. We value their time and talents. And as South Carolinas largest healthcare organization, were able to show our appreciation in big ways, through flexible scheduling, generous benefits, and unlimited opportunities for their personal and professional growth.We have three hospitals in two locations. Palmetto Health Baptist and Palmetto Health Richland are located in the capital city of Columbia, one of CNN Money Magazines Most Affordable U.S. Markets. If youre considering relocating, Famously Hot Columbia, SC is ready to welcome you with our southern hospitality. Columbias cool factor is undeniable. This sultry southern city heats up year-round as a home base for historic exploration, the arts and family fun. Our historic state capital simmers with cool river-edged scenery, open-air restaurants, live music and sports. Columbias affordable cost of living and attractions like our world-class zoo, the Southeasts largest childrens museum and museums of art and history make it an ideal place to call home. Find out why Columbia is the new southern hotspot at www.columbiacvb.com.Our third hospital is located in the upstate town of Easley, where youll be just a short drive from the breathtaking Blue Ride Mountains and smooth Carolina beaches. This beautiful southern city is rich in Native American history and boasts some of the states most beautiful natural treasures, including the cascading wonder of Twin Falls, breathtaking vistas of Table Rock and the boaters delight, Lake Keowee.Palmetto Health offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a rewarding work environment. EOE.

Graduate Nurse internships will begin February 1, 2010. Openings are available in neuro/renal ICU step-down, cardiac ICU step-down and E.R. There is a one year work agreement required after that internship ends. -Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs. -Carries out physician orders.-Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, and monitors vital signs.-Provides respiratory and ventilator management and monitoring for patients.-Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.-Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems. -Instructs and educates patients and families.-Assesses and coordinates patients discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.-Provides age and culturally appropriate care.-Orients and mentors new staff members.-Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.Required Job Qualifications include:-Current licensure as an RN or GN permit.-Two letters of clinical references.-Copy of current transcript.-Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider and ACLS.-Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.-Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.-Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.-Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

Westside Regional Medical Center

We´re always on the move. New technology. State-of-the-art care. Building improvements. You´ll find it´s an exciting time at Westside Regional Medical Center, a 224-bed medical center and healthcare complex. Here, our 800+ nurses and allied health professionals, along with 750 physicians, thrive in a fast-paced but friendly work environment. We invite you to join our team as a full-time Registered Nurse in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit to work the night shift. As a Registered Nurse, you will provide safe and effective nursing care to all patients utilizing the nursing process. Additionally, you will be responsible for the direction and supervision of assigned personnel delivering said patient care. Qualified candidates must possess:Florida Registered Nurse LicenseBasic Life Support Certification Advanced Cardiac Life Support CertificationAdvanced Critical Care Registered Nurse Certification preferredCompetition of Basic Arrhythmia Course with a minimum of 16 hours of didactic instructionCompletion of Critical Care Course preferred A minimum of two years clinical experienceWe could list out our comprehensive benefits programs, but instead we have three words for you: Location, location, location! Plantation the place we call home is known for:The hospitality and friendliness of residents37 parks and playgrounds, plus 6 golf courses

Being one of the top 5 Heart Hospitals in the United States, we perform over 2,500 open heart surgeries annually. Combined with our many other specialties, we can offer challenge and growth in the Critical Care areas of nursing. The Cardiac Respiratory Care Unit is a 32-bed unit that is divided into 2 separate units: a 20 bed and 12 bed unit, having a charge nurse on each unit. Cardiac, Respiratory, Septic, Renal patients. Our ideal candidates are looking for professional growth, personal satisfaction and have a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of their patients and co-workers. RequirementsMust hold an active and clear Registered Nurse license in the state of Florida, or actively pursuing reciprocity from another state. Basic Life Support certification required; advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred. Minimum 1 year recent ICU RN experience required.

Aventura Hospital and Medical CenterThere’s never been a better time to consider Aventura Hospital and Medical Center.

. A recent $130 million expansion project has transformed our 407-bed facility, delivering advanced technology, state-of-the-art equipment and a new North Tower. In 2008, HealthGrades recognized Aventura for excellence in clinical performance – in the top 5% nationwide! All this and a commitment to building the finest team possible. We currently have an opportunity for a full-time Clinical Coordinator to join our team in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. The Coordinator will be responsible for the direction of patient care in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit setting, maintaining performance improvement activities, managing staff members and assisting in formulating the budget. In addition, the Candidate will consult with staff, physicians, and administrators of the CVICU regarding nursing problems and interpretation of hospital policies to ensure patient needs and that safety is met.Qualified candidates will possess:• Florida Registered Nurse License• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred• Basic Life Support Certification • Five or more years of acute care clinical experience in CVICU • Supervisory experience preferred• Basic computer knowledgeYou’ll love our flexible benefits program, which is designed to meet the individual needs of employees. Here are just a few of the many benefits we offer our team members:• Long Term Disability• Life Insurance • HCA Retirement & Pension Plan • 401K with employer matching • Paid Time Off• Tuition/Continuing Education Assistance • HCA Scholarships • Holiday Premium Pay Our prime location – nestled between Miami and Ft. Lauderdale – means you’ll be surrounded by the very best that South Florida has to offer.

There’s never been a better time to consider Aventura Hospital and Medical Center. A recent $130 million expansion project has transformed our 407-bed facility, delivering advanced technology, state-of-the-art equipment and a new North Tower. In 2008, HealthGrades recognized Aventura for excellence in clinical performance – in the top 5% nationwide! All this and a commitment to building the finest team possible. We currently have opportunities for full-time and per diem Registered Nurses to join our team in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit.Qualified candidates will possess:• Florida Registered Nurse License• Basic Life Support Certification • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification• Successful completion of a critical care course• Basic computer knowledge• A minimum of one year critical care experience in a healthcare setting• Critical Care Registered Nurse preferredYou’ll love our flexible benefits program, which is designed to meet the individual needs of employees. Here are just a few of the many benefits we offer our team members:• Long Term Disability• Life Insurance • HCA Retirement & Pension Plan • 401K with employer matching • Paid Time Off• Tuition/Continuing Education Assistance • HCA Scholarships • Holiday Premium Pay Our prime location – nestled between Miami and Ft. Lauderdale – means you’ll be surrounded by the very best that South Florida has to offer.

Cedars-Sinai Health System has an opportunity for a Registered Nurse IV - Cardiothoracic Surgical/Cardiac ICU.

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has openings for a Clinical Nurse IV for 6SCCT, a 24 bed state-of-the-art Cardiac ICU and Cardiothoracic Surgical ICU Unit, a research based center providing the highest level of cardiac care. The latest in technological and practice standards for excellent patient care outcomes for cardiac disease is provided, setting the standards for cardiac care throughout the nation.The Clinical Nurse IV consistently demonstrates professional skills and abilities, utilizes her/his knowledge base and exemplary leadership and educational skills to direct and supervise the clinical performance of other in the role of collegial consultant and resource person. Takes a leadership role utilizing advanced clinical skills and critical thinking in managing daily operations. Assist manager with budget, development of unit goals, and hiring evaluation process. Delegates and assigns patient care tasks to license and unlicensed health care workers. Education and Work Experience Preferences: Requirements include valid California RN License, BLS, ACLS, BSN and 5 years acute RN experience. Strong interpersonal and communication skills is also required. Job Specialty: Adult ICUPosition Type: Regular-F/TShift Length: 12hrHours: 7pm - 7am Days: Monday - FridayShift Type: NightWeekends: Every Other

Being one of the top 5 Heart Hospitals in the United States, we perform over 2500 open heart surgeries annually. Combined with our many other specialties, we can offer challenge and growth in the Critical Care areas of nursing. Our Coronary Care unit is divided into 2 self -sufficient units, 12 beds and 20 beds per unit. The critical care nurses on our staff specialize in Code STEMI, AMI, and Patients with cardiogenic shock needing IABP therapy. Caring for the mind, body and spirit- we practice the interdisciplinary approach. Respiratory Therapists, Chaplains, Case Management and Dietician are stationed within the unit for immediate assistance to our patients and staff. Our Nurses enjoy many benefits, including a free RN to BSN tuition reimbursement program, Professional Practice Program designed for career growth within our system, and most importantly-a team that shares values, goals and a Christian mission of care. Our ideal candidates are looking for professional growth, personal satisfaction and have a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of their patients and co-workers. Full time, Days RN. Minimum 1 year recent acute/critical care experience required. Must have current Register Nurse Florida licensure. To find out more about RN licensure in the state of Florida, please visit http://www.doh.state.fl.us/Mqa/nursing/ap_licensure-RN-LPN.pdf Position: Registered Nurse Unit: Acute ICU Unit Shift: 7a-7p. Minimum 1 year recent critical care experience required. Cardiac and/or ICU/CCU experience a plus. Hours: Full-Time, 72 hours per pay period. Knowledge & Skill Required: 1-3 years of experience as a Registered Nurse required. Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in the state of Florida acute ICU experience. Education, Licensure & Certifications: Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Must hold an active and clear Registered Nurse license in the state of Florida, or actively pursuing reciprocity from another state. Basic Life Support certification required; advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred.