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Critical Care Resource Nurse

UConn Health - Community Network
Waterbury, USA
Full-time
Mid
Onsite
Discovered 5 days ago

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Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree in Nursing or related field preferred.
  • Current CT RN license in good standing.
  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications (must be maintained).
  • Maintenance of the above required licenses and/or certifications
  • Three (3) years minimum of critical care experience required.
  • Previous/current preceptor and charge nurse experience preferred.
  • Excellent clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and team collaboration skills.
  • Ability to manage and troubleshoot advanced medical equipment.
  • Working knowledge of critical care protocols, procedures, and best practices.
  • Evidence of on-going continuing education, experience, and competency in the acute care setting.
  • Must have basic computer skills and ability to access internet and other programs applicable to Waterbury Hospital procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Serves as clinical expert and organizational resource to maintain, enhance, and advance nursing practice in critical care.
  • Validate and evaluate staff competencies and skills based on employee specific needs assessment.
  • Identify, communicate, and collaborate with clinical director, manager, and educator regarding competency gaps.
  • Facilitate efficient on-going patient care and workflow on unit, participating in functions as needed.
  • Respond promptly to hospital wide emergencies including but not limited to Code 3, Rapid Response, and Stroke Alert.
  • Transport monitored patients for procedures and diagnostic testing.
  • Assist with coordination of ICU admissions, discharges, and transfers to ensure appropriate patient placement and continuity of care.
  • Troubleshoot, evaluate, and support the safe use of advanced equipment.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to align patient condition
  • Facilitates understanding of skills and processes for staff and students, formally or informally, to enhance their ability to provide patient care.
  • Works with the Medical Care Team to facilitate patient flow and appropriateness of level of care to patient condition. Support clinical decision making.
  • Maintains and develops own clinical expertise and knowledge in specialty nursing practice.
  • Performs sepsis alert reviews
  • Performs other duties as assigned in alignment with organizational needs.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree in Nursing or related field preferred.
  • Previous/current preceptor and charge nurse experience preferred.

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