Chef De Partie

Coordinates total nursing care for critically ill patients, averaging in age from 57-70 years. Primary patient population served include those admitted for acute/unstable trauma, acute neurological incidents, acute respiratory failure, MI, acute GI bleed, electrolyte imbalance, and patients post drug overdose. Participates in patient/family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with members of the health care team to maintain standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Participates in organizational and unit based quality improvement activities. Is able to provide mentorship and guidance to new employees.

Licensure/ Certification/Registration:

Minimum: CA RN, BCLS, ACLS

Preferred: CCRN, TNCC. NIH Stroke

Education:

Minimum: High School Graduate or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Experience:

Minimum: 2 years of acute care nursing in a cardiovascular, trauma and neurosurgical ICU. Would LOVE all 3 but if we can get 2 of the 3 disciplines.

Will consider SUPER STRONG NEURO candidates even if they DO NOT have Trauma experience

Preferred: 5 years ICU nursing with emphasis on trauma, neurosurgical, or cardiovascular care.

Experience Requirements:

This is a very high acuity ICU with a mixture of patients with multiple comorbidities (very sick patient population) -you may be required to provide care for patients with any of the below listed clinical specialty needs. Typically at least 3 years of ICU experience is required at a minimum.

1. Trauma unit-Trauma experience needed-No burn unit or experience needed.

2. Comprehensive stroke Center-EVD ICP experience and knowledge of taking care of stroke patients with post stroke intervention experience.

3. Open heart experience helpful.

4 .CRRT, Balloon pumps, Impella experience beneficial as we frequently manage patients with these medical devises.

5. This is a very fast paced ICU .

Special Notes:

34 Beds with additional 10 bed overflow

Very fast paced environment must be able to adjust well to change and multitask

MUST have Neuro Trauma and Cardiac experience and LOVE it.

Will accept pending CA license

Requirements

Experience:

Minimum: 2 years of acute care nursing in a cardiovascular, trauma and neurosurgical ICU. Would LOVE all 3 but if we can get 2 of the 3 disciplines.

Will consider SUPER STRONG NEURO candidates even if they DO NOT have Trauma experience

Preferred: 5 years ICU nursing with emphasis on trauma, neurosurgical, or cardiovascular care.

Experience Requirements:

This is a very high acuity ICU with a mixture of patients with multiple comorbidities (very sick patient population) -you may be required to provide care for patients with any of the below listed clinical specialty needs. Typically at least 3 years of ICU experience is required at a minimum.

1. Trauma unit-Trauma experience needed-No burn unit or experience needed.

2. Comprehensive stroke Center-EVD ICP experience and knowledge of taking care of stroke patients with post stroke intervention experience.

3. Open heart experience helpful.

4 .CRRT, Balloon pumps, Impella experience beneficial as we frequently manage patients with these medical devises.