RN III ICU

As our ICU Nurse at St. John's Camarillo Hospital you’ll monitor patients who are critically ill and unstable following extensive injury, surgery, or life-threatening disease.

You’ll begin each shift by taking report from a nursing teammate before making your rounds. You’ll provide continued care and perform procedures as detailed in the care plan. This could mean assisting a physician with a chest tube or central line, providing wound care, ensuring patients  MRI or CT, or administering medications.

To thrive in this role, you’ll heavily depend on your ability to multitask and react. You’ll clinically care for your patients- remaining focused and attentive as you continuously monitor your patients throughout your shift. You also serve as their advocate- supporting their best interests when they cannot. However, your sound judgment during an emergency and rapid response are impressive, putting you on the radar for advancement.

●     Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort

●     Anticipates, identifies, and responds to informational and emotional needs of patients and families

●     Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e., Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients

●     Maintains knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices) Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms with necessary

●     Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury)

●     Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene)

In keeping with the Dignity Health core values, the Registered Nurse (CN III) in ICCU is an RN with advanced skills who is an expert in critical care nursing care and is also capable of directing/coaching other ICCU staff in the daily operations of the unit. The RN (CN III) facilitates the smooth operation of the nursing unit, acts as a mentor, preceptor, and resource for the Clinical Nurse I and II, as well as other staff members, and provides advanced consultation to other units and hospital staff regarding complex critical care patient care problems.

This position is represented by SEIU, Local 121RN, and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Minimum

• Current California Registered Nurse license
• Current AHA BLS  CPR certification
• Current AHA ACLS certification
• Three (3) to five (5) years current critical care experience
• Completion of critical care competencies within 6 months of employment. 

Preferred

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing
• Specialty certification in critical care (CCRN)
• Spanish speaking experience preferred 

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

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