RN/CCU/Days

Overview : Banner Good Samaritan Hospital is a MAGNET recognized facility.

U.S. News & World Report recently named Banner Good Sam to its 2006 America's Best Hospital list. Heart Care and Surgery ranked in the top 20; for the seventh year in a row, Banner Good Sam ranked among the top three percent of hospitals in the nation. Banner Good Sam was also named to Solucient's 100 Top Hospitals for cardiovascular services.

This position serves as base unit staff for the medical coronary care unit. Incumbents will use specialized knowledge, judgment and nursing skills based upon the principles of biological,physical and social sciences to facilitate patient's achievement of optimum health status. Provides leadership and coordination to the healthcare team and will maintain standards of professional skills.

Responsibilities :

The Coronary Care Unit provides care to the acutely ill medical cardiac patient. Nurses in CCU are experts in caring for patients on Intraortic Balloon Pumps, hemodynamic monitoring and the administration of multiple cardiac medications. The total care approach is used to achieve optimal health, focusing on anatomy, pathophysiology,emotional and spiritual needs. CCU is a fast paced high acuity critical care unit where nurses will be called upon to utilize many skills.CCU also promotes leadership and teamwork.

Qualifications :

Requires current AZ RN license and a minimum of one year recent acute care experience, current CCU experience is highly desireable. Must possess highly developed interpersonal skills and demonstrate behaviors consistent with those indentified as Banner Health service standards.
***Next Critical Care class 9/13/06***

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