RN-ICU

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RN - ICU\

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rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"}Intensive Care Unit

Job Type

Full-time

Description NIGHT SHIFT

• Available Shifts:**7p-7a

DAY SHIFT

• Available Shifts:**7a-7p
• Job Summary:**Provides direct and indirect patient care in the

critical care setting. Communicates with physicians about changes in

patients clinical condition including hemodynamic monitoring, results of

diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and

accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.

Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in all

departments with adequate supervision. Participates in performance

improvement and QI activities.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and

re-assessment as per policy. This includes pediatric, adult and

geriatric patient population. A risk assessment is done each shift

including fall, aspiration, DVT, skin and malnutrition risk with

appropriate action or consult. (2 chart reviews)

• Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring, identifies

dysrhythmias and treats appropriately based upon ACLS guidelines and

hospital policy. (Current ACLS Provider)

• Ability to monitor hemodynamic status of patient and correctly

interpret results.

• Assesses pain and provides individual pain management for each

patient if required.

• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. (See annual

competency for central lines, PA lines, cardiac output, arterial

lines, Medtronic interrogation device).

• Ability to interpret the results of bedside glucose tests (waived

tests) and takes appropriate actions on results. (See annual

glucometer competency)

• Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on

the age of the patient and their clinical condition. (Current

medication competency test)

• Follows the five (5) rights of medication administration to reduce

medication errors and promote patient safety. (Documents correctly

on the MAR)

• Has knowledge of Vasoactive, anti-dysrhythmic and other special IV

infusions (i.e., insulin) in caring for critically ill patients.

(ICU/ER/HS annual drug competency)

• Treats patients and families with respect and dignity. Identifies

and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and families.

• Formulates a teaching plan for discharge based upon learning needs

(assessed on admission), evaluates effectiveness of learning,

includes family as appropriate.

• Charts education consistently, including heart failure education

using CPSI, so other departments can review and update teaching as

appropriate.

• Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients needs are

met and hospital policy is followed. (See nutrition consults and

diabetes consults when appropriate)

• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function well

under stressful situations. Can revise plan of care as indicated by

the patients response to treatment.

• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient

family in the formulation of the plan of care. (Updates MedAct and

Education documentation to demonstrate competency)

• Documentation meets current hospital standards and policies.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff,

Director of Nursing and Administr ative team.

• Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures both in

ICU and other departments.

• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and

with other departments.

• Consults other departments as appropriate to provide collaborative

patient care and performance improvement activities.

• Helps maintain Performance Improvement activities for department --

keeping PI work sheets up-to-date.

• Orders supplies for the unit when needed. (No over-stocking)
• Performs Unit Clerk duties for the unit.
• Helps with orientation and in-service training for the hospital

staff members, participates in guidance and education programs.

(Yearly competency activities)

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Professional Requirements Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.

Completes annual educational requirements, i.e., mandatory marbled

packets, annual ICU Competency Checklist, and annual ICU/ER/HS

medication test.

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