What are the responsibilities and job description for the Critical Care Nurse Specialist position at Wellspring Nurse Source?
Job Title: Critical Care Nurse Specialist
Job Summary:
A Critical Care Nurse Specialist is a highly skilled nurse who provides specialized care to patients in the progressive care unit. They are responsible for assessing patients' conditions, implementing and evaluating individualized care plans, and adjusting care as needed to meet patients' evolving needs.
The ideal candidate will have experience in progressive care, telemetry, or stepdown units and possess strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a patient-centered approach.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct nursing care to patients in the PCU Stepdown unit, including monitoring and managing complex medical conditions.
- Assess patients' conditions and implement and evaluate individualized care plans.
- Administer medications, treatments, and interventions as prescribed.
- Monitor patients for signs of deterioration and respond quickly to medical emergencies.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted.
- Licensure: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
- Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Experience: Previous experience in progressive care, telemetry, or stepdown units.
