CICU RN
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Summary
CICU Registered Nurse at Hancock Health in Greenfield, Indiana providing critical cardiac care — performing patient assessments, developing care plans, administering treatments, monitoring cardiac patients, responding to emergencies, and documenting in the EMR while collaborating with the healthcare team.
Core Competencies
- Comprehensive patient assessment and ongoing reassessment
- Individualized patient care planning
- Patient-centered and holistic nursing care
- Effective communication with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
- Clinical judgment and critical thinking
- Appropriate delegation and use of chain of command
- Patient and family education
- Documentation and electronic medical record (EMR) proficiency
- Leadership and team collaboration
- Advocacy for patient rights and organizational standards
Key Responsibilities
- Perform thorough initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
- Administer physician-ordered treatments accurately and safely.
- Monitor patient status and respond promptly to changes in condition.
- Provide therapeutic nursing interventions.
- Educate patients and families throughout hospitalization and discharge.
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes accurately.
- Participate in emergency response and resuscitation when needed.
- Communicate patient updates during shift reports and interdisciplinary rounds.
- Supervise and delegate tasks to non-licensed personnel appropriately.
- Maintain compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and clinical protocols.
Technical Skills
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) documentation
- Computer and keyboard proficiency
- Age-specific nursing care
- Emergency response/BLS or ACLS protocols
- Nursing Process (Assessment, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation)
- Clinical assessment and monitoring
- Care coordination and discharge planning
Behavioral Competencies
- Leadership
- Accountability
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Compassion and empathy
- Adaptability in a fast-paced environment
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Professionalism
- Patient advocacy
- Strong verbal and written communication