At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide specialized nursing care to patients with acute cardiac conditions.
- Company: Join a leading healthcare provider dedicated to patient care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and enhance your critical care skills.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while working in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: BSN required; current RN license and BLS/ACLS certifications needed.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
RN - CCU
Shift
12 Hours
The CCU Nurse is responsible for providing specialized nursing care to patients with acute and life-threatening cardiac conditions.
This includes continuous cardiac monitoring, administering medications, assisting in diagnostic procedures, and providing post-intervention care in accordance with established clinical standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to individuals with cardiac diseases (e. g., myocardial infarction, arrhythmia, heart failure).
- Perform continuous ECG and hemodynamic monitoring.
- Administer cardiac medications such as antiarrhythmics, vasopressors, anticoagulants, and thrombolytics as prescribed.
- Assist physicians during cardiac procedures (e. g., cardiac catheterization, pacemaker insertion, angioplasty).
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
- Monitor and manage ventilators, IV lines, arterial lines, and central venous catheters.
- Respond promptly to cardiac emergencies, including code blues and rapid responses.
- Educate patients and families on cardiac conditions, medications, and lifestyle modifications.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation and reports.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality care and continuity.
- Adhere to infection control, safety, and hospital policies at all times.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent.
- License
- Current and valid RN license (or eligibility for registration).
Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Required
- Critical Care Nursing certification - Preferred
Experience
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a CCU, ICU, or cardiac care setting.
- Strong knowledge of cardiac monitoring systems and emergency response protocols
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RN – CCU in Sechelt employer: Cynet Health
Join our compassionate and dedicated team at our acute care hospital, where we prioritise high-quality patient care and foster a supportive work environment. As an LPN, you'll benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities, a collaborative culture with experienced healthcare professionals, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives. Located in a vibrant community, we offer a fulfilling career path that values your contributions and promotes work-life balance.
