Head Nurse - CCU jobs in New York

Head Nurse - CCU directs nursing service activities for assigned critical/coronary care unit patients. Delegates responsibilities to auxiliary and critical care unit staff nurses; supervises preparation and maintenance of critical care unit patient clinical records, and writes reports on critical care unit staff performance and services rendered. Being a Head Nurse - CCU maintains pre-set inventory standards for solutions, supplies, medicines and equipment, and keeps track of narcotics. Requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Additionally, Head Nurse - CCU typically requires Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a director. The Head Nurse - CCU manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Head Nurse - CCU typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Registered Nurse (RN) CCU
  • Northwell Careers
  • Huntington, NY FULL_TIME
  • Job Description

    Performs an age specific plan of care for a designated group of patients using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. Collaborates with physicians and other health team members in coordinating and implementing procedures and treatments. Uses leadership skills/clinical judgment in coordinating patient care and directing/delegating activities of the patient care unit team.

    Job Responsibility

     

    • * Assesses the patient's physiologic health status
      • Conducts patient interview, explains policies and procedures to patient/significant others, reviews patient's chart and answers questions correctly and courteously;
      • Assesses gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and neurological health status;
      • Determines mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and skin condition and adjusts plan of care, as appropriate;
      • Assesses level of pain and pain management;
      • Communicates/documents patient's physiologic health status and plan of care.
    • * Assesses patient's psychosocial health status
      • Elicits perception of medical/nursing care and the expectation of care;
      • Determines coping mechanism, knowledge level, and ability to comprehend;
      • Identifies cultural/ethnic requirements to reduce anxiety and ensure patient satisfaction;
      • Communicates and documents psychological status and care plan; support group, counseling services, social services.
    • * Identifies patient outcome
      • Develops criteria for measurement of patient outcomes;
      • Identifies actual/potential patient problems;
      • Identifies patient's need for teaching based on psychosocial and developmental assessment;
      • Develops patient outcome statement (s) and establishes individualized patient goals.
    • * Formulates the plan of care and establishes the priorities necessary to achieve expected outcome
      • Identifies care activities and establishes the priorities necessary to achieve expected outcome;
      • Coordinates the cost-effective use of supplies, equipment and medication to achieve expected outcome;
      • Documents the plan of care and collaborates with physicians and other health team members
    • * Implements the plan of care
      • Maintains constant vigilance over patients care to ensure that safety precautions/needs are followed (Side rails up, call lights and bedside stand within reach, etc.);
      • Exercises professional skills related to the plan of care;
      • Reassesses patients as needed and appropriately revises plan of care;
      • Correctly administers prescribed treatments;
      • Correctly uses equipment necessary for patient care;
      • Provides emotional support to patient and significant other;
      • Applies scientific principles in performing procedures; carries them out safely, timely and efficiently;
      • Makes accurate observations of patient's conditions during treatments/procedures.Reports and records same as appropriate;
      • Keeps accurate documentation of patient's treatment, activity and condition, as well as patient's responses to medical and nursing interventions;
      • Uses appropriate methods of documentation according to departmental policy;
      • Acts rapidly and effectively during any emergency situation, managing self, patients and other employees;
      • Provides a calm, quiet, restful atmosphere.Communicates effectively with the patient's family or caretakers;
      • Participates in planning for discharge and coordinates referrals, as appropriate;
      • Provides discharge instructions to patient and significant other.
    • * Evaluates care provided for patient outcome
      • Demonstrates ability to measure effectiveness of care provided and documents same;
      • Performs variance analysis related to outcome data for performance improvement;
      • Designs, implements, and evaluates systems to improve care in Unit;
      • Keeps accurate documentation of patient's treatment, activity and condition;
      • Uses appropriate methods of documentation according to departmental policy.
    • * Collaborates with other care team members in planning and carrying out treatment regimen; provides direction to other members of the care team
      • Collaborates with the appropriate physician on patient's plan of care;
      • Accurately interprets and implements treatment regimen as prescribed by the Physician;
      • Assists the Physician during treatments and/or diagnostic procedures;
      • Keeps the Patient Care Manager/designee and/or physician, abreast of changes in patient's condition and/or treatments, as appropriate;
      • Uses clinical judgment in delegating assignments to the Patient Care Associate, Support Care Associate and Clerical Service Associate in providing patient care, and ensures that assignments are completed in a timely fashion
    • * Performs grade I-IV Decubitus Care
      • Performs preventive skin care measures
      • Applies simple dressings, maintaining principles of aseptic technique;
      • Applies warm & cold compresses, consistent with facility procedure;
      • Performs irrigations, consistent with Facility procedure;
      • Performs other procedures related to skin care, as necessary.
    • * Administers medications correctly and safely
      • Correctly identifies medication: action; dosage; side effects and implications for the patient;
      • Meets standard on medication administration examination;
      • Demonstrates preparation of local solutions;
      • Demonstrates preparation of I.V drips;
      • Administers and documents medication correctly;
      • Administers IVP medication as per department policy and procedure;
      • Educates patients and significant others related to drug and food interactions.
    • * Participates in patient and family education
      • Provides the patient with an explanation of his/her condition as indicated;
      • Communicates assessment data in an orderly fashion by recording, updating and verbalizing pertinent information to care team members and to appropriate agencies;
      • Recognizes and utilizes health teaching opportunities and resources /materials available for this teaching;
      • Provides for early discharge planning and appropriate referrals for post-hospital care;
      • Evaluates the effectiveness of teaching by feedback from patient/family and documents same.
    • Performs related duties, as required.

    *ADA Essential Functions

     

    Job Qualification

     

    • Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred. Must be enrolled in an accredited program within 24 months of employment, if hired after January 1, 2013 and obtain a BSN Degree within five (5) years of employment date.
    • Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
    • BCLS, ACLS, preferred.


    *Additional Salary Detail
    The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

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Registered Nurse - ICU/CCU
  • Whitecap Search
  • Patchogue, NY FULL_TIME
  • WCS Healthcare is currently seeking a Critical Care Nurse for a contract assignment at a Prestigious Hospital in Suffolk County, NY! This position will float to the Stepdown unit and Med/Surg, Telemet...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Travel CCU Registered Nurse
  • Aya Healthcare
  • New York, NY FULL_TIME,CONTRACTOR,TEMPORARY
  • Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for the following position: CCU Registered Nurse in New York, New York. This is a 13-week contract position that requires at least one year of experience.
  • 15 Days Ago

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Nurse Clinician CCU
  • 100 Albany Med Health System
  • Albany, NY FULL_TIME
  • Department/Unit: Cardiovascular and Critical Care PRN Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $80,151.00 - $132,249.00 The Nurse Clinician is a nurse who, through clinical experience,...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Travel CCU Registered Nurse
  • Aya Healthcare
  • Albany, NY FULL_TIME,CONTRACTOR,TEMPORARY
  • Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for the following position: CCU Registered Nurse in Albany, New York. This is a 13-week contract position that requires at least one year of experience.
  • 5 Days Ago

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Registered Nurse (RN) - CCU
  • Catholic Health
  • Smithtown, NY FULL_TIME
  • REGISTERED NURSE (RN) – CCU St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is a proud member of Catholic Health and has served the residents of the Smithtown area for more than 50 years. St. Catherine’s is located o...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Clinical Nurse Leader - Adolescent Psych
  • Hartford HealthCare
  • Westport, CT
  • Description Job Schedule: Part Time Standard Hours: 32 Job Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: 32 hours per week; Monday -Frid...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN Clinical Nurse Leader CCU
  • Clinical Management Consultants
  • Saint Simons Island, GA
  • A fantastic opportunity is now available to work as a RN Clinical Nurse Leader CCU with an award-winning hospital along ...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Nurse Leader - Adolescent Psych
  • Hartford HealthCare
  • Westport, CT
  • Description Job Schedule: Part Time Standard Hours: 32 Job Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: 32 hours per week; Monday -Frid...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Nurse Leader - Ambulatory ENT
  • Rochester Regional Health
  • Rochester, NY
  • HOW WE CARE FOR YOU: At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits an...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Nurse Leader - Women's Care
  • Rochester Regional Health
  • Rochester, NY
  • SUMMARY As a Clinical Leader in Practices, your strong ability to lead and guide others serve as valuable resources for ...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Nurse Leader (RN)
  • Hartford HealthCare
  • Norwich, CT
  • Description Job Schedule: Part Time Standard Hours: 36 Job Shift: Shift 3 Shift Details: 7pm - 730am every third weekend...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Nurse Leader - Surgical Services
  • Ascension
  • Racine, WI
  • Details Department: Surgical Services Administration Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8A-4:30P Hospital: All Saints Location: ...
  • 3/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Nurse Leader
  • Ascension
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Details Department: Nursing Administration - CNL Schedule: Full Time 1.0 FTE - Monday-Friday Hospital: Ascension Columbi...
  • 3/6/2024 12:00:00 AM

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