What are the responsibilities and job description for the Critical Care Nurse Specialist position at John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital?
About Us:
Since 1966, JFK Memorial Hospital has been dedicated to providing high-quality medical care to the residents of the Coachella Valley.
Our hospital was founded by a group of physicians, including Dr. Reynaldo Carreon, who had a vision to create a healthcare facility that would meet the needs of our community.
Today, we continue to uphold that vision by offering a wide range of services, including emergency care 24/7, orthopedic and joint replacement services using emerging technology, cardiovascular services, maternity care and pediatric services, ambulatory surgery center, imaging services, and outpatient Rehabilitation Center.
Job Description:**
The professional nurse in critical care plays a vital role in the nursing process, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting patient care.
This requires considering the patient s physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, language barriers, age, teaching needs, and readiness to learn.
The nurse must also involve the interdisciplinary team in the plan of care and patient intervention, using critical thinking skills in daily practice.
Responsibilities:**
- Cares for two (2) critically ill patients independently
- Masters most 1:1 acuity patients
- Cares for patients on a ventilator
- Understands basic dysrhythmia and hemodynamic status of the patient
- Correlates readings to the care of the patient
- Assists with bedside procedures
- Administers medications prescribed by the physician according to policy
Work Schedule:
Hours: 12hrs
Shift: 0700-1930
Schedule: 6 shifts per 2 week pay period. Some weekends required.
