UNIT SUMMARY: The High Intensity Care Unit (HICU), is a fast-paced and exciting place to work. The unit is comprised of 20 semi-private rooms and can accommodate up to 40 patients. In the HICU, a team approach is taken to provide care for patients, who may require attention for an acute brain injury, need respiratory assistance or special monitoring, or require rehabilitation. HICU staff members are outgoing and positive and must utilize strong organizational and learning skills to assess patient status, implement clinical nursing interventions to modify symptoms, and develop an implement patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes.
JOB SUMMARY: Provides safe, age-appropriate patient care and functions as advisor and resource for patients and their families as a member of the patient care team. Works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager.
REQUIREMENTS: Formal working knowledge; equivalent to an Associate's degree (2 years college); requires knowledge of a specialized field. Critical Care Nursing experience required. Bachelor's in Nursing from CCNE accredited schools preferred. 1-3 years of experience. Maryland Registered Nurse License, American Heart Association CPR Certification, ACLS certification within 1 year of hire.
Levindale Patient Care Services offers a Nursing Career Ladder that allows opportunities for advancement and development of Registered Nurses. The Clinical Career ladder level for new hires will be determined through defined ladder criteria during the hiring process.