Clinical Nurse II: CCU

Performs other duties as assigned.

In addition to the above responsibilities, the Clinical Nurse II is involved in Hoag Committee/Council with at least 50% attendance, communicates quarterly to UPC (Unit Practice Council) on committee/council work, and completes three supplemental activities a year. Education and Experience

Clinical Nurse II's at Magnet designated facilities only require a BSN or that a BSN program is started within one year of hire date and BSN degree is attained within two years of the starting the BSN program.

BSN preferred. One year nursing experience required.

Successfully pass ECG test required only for units with telemetry monitoring.

Additional requirements for specific departments are as follows

CCU: Successful completion of a basic Critical Care Course or equivalency required prior to clinical rotation. Successful completion of ECG test required. Critical Care and Open Heart experience preferred.

In addition, HHI CCU will fulfill mandatory stroke education requirements per certification. ICU: Successful completion of a basic Critical Care Course or equivalency required prior to clinical rotation. Successful completion of ECG test required.

Critical Care experience preferred. Fulfills mandatory stroke education requirements per certification. Neuro: Successful completion of a basic Critical Care Course or equivalency required prior to clinical rotation.

Successful completion of ECG test required. Fulfills mandatory stroke education requirements per certification. Previous Sub-Intensive, Intermediate, Progressive or Critical Care experience, previous sheath pull experience, previous fem-stop and closure device experience preferred.

Sub ICU: Successful completion of an ECG course or equivalency required. Successful completion of a basic Critical Care Course or equivalency required prior to clinical rotation. Previous Sub-Intensive, Intermediate, Progressive or Critical Care experience, previous sheath pull experience, previous fem-stop and closure device experience preferred.

Surgical Neuro ICU: Successful completion of a basic Critical Care Course or equivalency required prior to clinical rotation. Successful completion of ECG test required. Critical Care experience preferred.

License Required

Registered Nurse in the State of California - Current and in good standing.

License Preferred

None

Certifications Required

Current BLS certification prior to clinical rotation. ACLS certification prior to clinical rotation. Neuro ICU: NIHSS required. Completes series of six (6) neuroscience classes within one (1) year of hire. Irvine ICU: NIHSS required upon hire

Certifications Preferred

• CCU: IABP, CRT Certification, and CCRN Certification
• Neuro ICU: CCRN / CNRN &/or SCRN
• Sub ICU: PCCN &/or CCRN