Registered Nurse - Main MICU - Full Time - Rotating

Job Description

Ready to help shape the future of Cincinnati's #1 Hospital?



Your passion to make a difference is something we share. As a registered nurse at the Christ Hospital Health Network, you'll join an inclusive team committed to your success. You'll be respected as an individual and celebrated for your achievements. You'll discover a range of powerful opportunities to grow-and experience the support of your leaders every step of the way. Your voice and experience will be valued as you mentor others, participate in unit-based and system-wide councils and share your vital feedback. Because when you continue to thrive, we continue to improve the health of our community and create exceptional outcomes.



Here's how you'll thrive:

• Work alongside the best at Cincinnati's #1 Hospital, 10 years and counting
• Magnet designated hospital with the region's best nurse-patient ratio allowing you to deliver exceptional patient care in a nurturing work environment
• Flexible self-scheduling empowers your work-life balance
• Endless opportunities to grow with a renowned clinical advancement program, plus continued education and mentorship opportunities across units
• Direct access to executive leaders through semi-monthly roundtable events
• Team member resource groups ready for your voice

Here's what makes us the best and separates us from the rest:

• New Virtual Nursing system on designated units
• Hercules Mattresses for easy repositioning of patients
• Shared Leadership Council structure
• Clinical Advancement Program
• Smartphones for easy EMR Documentation and enhanced communication
• Paid Parental Leave program
• Tuition Assistance and support of initial certifications
• Dedicated Professional Development Specialists provide in-person, consistent, individualized residency support and guidance through the first year of nursing practice

Responsibilities

Ready to help shape the future of Cincinnati's #1 Hospital?

Your passion to make a difference is something we share. As a registered nurse at the Christ Hospital Health Network, you'll join an inclusive team committed to your success. You'll be respected as an individual and celebrated for your achievements. You'll discover a range of powerful opportunities to grow-and experience the support of your leaders every step of the way. Your voice and experience will be valued as you mentor others, participate in unit-based and system-wide councils and share your vital feedback. Because when you continue to thrive, we continue to improve the health of our community and create exceptional outcomes.

Here's how you'll thrive:

• Work alongside the best at Cincinnati's #1 Hospital, 10 years and counting
• Magnet designated hospital with the region's best nurse-patient ratio allowing you to deliver exceptional patient care in a nurturing work environment
• Flexible self-scheduling empowers your work-life balance
• Endless opportunities to grow with a renowned clinical advancement program, plus continued education and mentorship opportunities across units
• Direct access to executive leaders through semi-monthly roundtable events
• Team member resource groups ready for your voice

Here's what makes us the best and separates us from the rest:

• New Virtual Nursing system on designated units
• Hercules Mattresses for easy repositioning of patients
• Shared Leadership Council structure
• Clinical Advancement Program
• Smartphones for easy EMR Documentation and enhanced communication
• Paid Parental Leave program
• Tuition Assistance and support of initial certifications
• Dedicated Professional Development Specialists provide in-person, consistent, individualized residency support and guidance through the first year of nursing practice

Qualifications

Here are your additional requirements:

• Documentation - You'll accurately and concisely document the nursing process in the patient's electronic medical record, reflecting the implemented plan of care by the patient, family, and healthcare team. You'll also ensure timely documentation of care, updates, education, and the patient's and family's responses, in line with hospital policy.
• Team Member Responsibilities - As a healthcare team member, your responsibilities will include adhering to all organizational and department policies, completing required training, meeting all educational requirements while demonstrating your commitment to continuous learning and providing the legendary patient care The Christ Hospital Health Network is known for over the last 130 years.

Licenses & Certifications

• Current RN licensure in the state of employment.
• BLS required before patient contact.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire in step-down and ICU areas.
• Unit specific certifications may be required.

More about our MICU unit: The Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)/7 West is a 20-bed intensive care unit. This unit provides holistic and compassionate care for patients with numerous diagnoses including pneumonia, GI bleed, respiratory failure, sepsis, heart failure, MI, post-cardiac arrest, acute renal failure, multi-system organ failure and many others. Nurses utilize a variety of equipment including intra-aortic balloon pumps and continuous dialysis machines. The MICU is a closed unit with an intensivist physician serving as the attending for each patient. The Christ Hospital is a teaching facility which allows the staff to work closely with the medical residents in the MICU and provides an opportunity for new nurses to receive specialized training in the Critical Care Nurse Residency Program. The MICU and SICU share primary responsibility for the Rapid Response Team (the STAT Team) and respond to calls throughout the hospital. The MICU RNs strive to utilize technology and evidence-based practice to provide compassionate and efficient care to achieve best possible outcomes for patients.