**Job Summary and Responsibilities**

As a Critical Care Nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, you’ll monitor patients who are critically ill and unstable following extensive injury, surgery, or life-threatening disease.

+ Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort
+ Anticipates, identifies, and responds to informational and emotional needs of patients and families
+ Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e., Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients
+ Maintains knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices) Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms with necessary
+ Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury)
+ Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying...