The RN who works in the Cardiac/Medial Intensive Care Unit (CMICU) must maintain ACLS certification. They are members of the Cardiac Arrest Team.

Duties

The RN provides care for the following diagnoses: Sepsis, Status Post Cardiac Arrest/Rapid Response events, Acute Renal Failure, Pneumonia, Stroke, Seizure Disorder, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Acute Myocardial Infarction, Liver Failure and complications, GI bleed, Hematology/Oncology conditions, Acute Hypertensive Crisis, Chest Pain, Congestive Heart Failure and patient requiring antiarrthymic drugs. The RN recognizes early signs and symptoms of cardiac and pulmonary distress. They follow ACLS and AACN protocols when treating lethal arrhythmias and appropriately intervene when there are significant changes in patients' condition. * The RN is knowledgeable regarding administration/dosage of cardiac drugs and vasopressor agents. * Initiates and titrates to maintain normotensive readings. * Assesses and performs pulmonary hygiene for all patients. * Assesses and collaborates with physicians regarding ventilator weaning. * Maintains protocols and monitors patient during process. The RN assists with insertion of invasive lines and maintains integrity of various lines and devices. * Maintains and enforces all Infection Control Standards. * Assesses and monitors various Critical patients and intervenes when appropriate. * Monitors and assesses patients from Cardiac Catheterization Lab who have had various procedures, AICD, Pacemaker, Angioplasty, and Ablation. * Recognize signs and symptoms of distress and initiate appropriate interventions. * Provides a safe environment for all patients with altered sensorium due to medication or acute/chronic illness. * Is aware and follows protocols to maintain this safety. * Provides emotional support for families and patient. * The RN is educated and follows protocol regarding End of Life Issues and assists with terminal weaning process. * The RN is educated and responsible for operating all associated monitoring medical equipment specific to the ICU. * Adheres to hospital policy, SOP, Protocols and Guidelines regarding documentation in the electronic chart (PICIS) and other approved documents released; alteration or deletion of sensitive data are unacceptable. * The RN is expected to communicate timely and effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team. * The RN is expected to relate courteously and appropriately to all internal and external customers. * The RN is expected to act as a patient advocate. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Full-Time, 7:30pm to 8:00am, Rotating Holidays and Weekends. Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS):Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The approving official may authorize a waiver of the requirement for ACEN or CCNE accreditation of any degree in nursing provided the college or university has regional accreditation from an accrediting body recognized by the Department of Education at the time of the candidate's graduation and the composite qualifications of the applicant warrant such consideration. In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6) OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia. Preferred Experience: - BLS & ACLS Required ICU Experience Preferred 3-5 years. - CCRN. Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade: Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience. Note regarding MSN degrees: If your MSN was obtained via a Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration, a BSN is not required. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: The incumbent must be able to perform all activities of the position without restriction. This position involves considerable standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and turning. It requires repositioning patients and assisting with transferring patients to wheelchairs/stretchers. Mechanical devices when available are required to be used for heavy or difficult to lift patients. The work may involve pushing or lifting weight in excess of 50 pounds and going up and down flights of stairs. The position requires visual and auditory acuity at a level to provide safe and effective nursing care. The positions requires the nurse to work for periods of time with arms above shoulder level or with the neck in a fully flexed or extended position and the ability to physically control or protect him/herself from physically abusive patients.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Edward Hines Junior Hospital 5000 South 5th Avenue Hines, IL 60141 US
• Name: Angel Garcia-Leon
• Phone: 919-286-0411 X172324
• Email: [email protected]