RN - ICU (PRN)

Job Summary The ICU Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for professional nursing care of patients in the assigned area/department, including identification of patient needs and implementation of nursing interventions utilizing the nursing process. Responsibilities also include delegation of duties to and supervision of both licensed and non-licensed personnel. Works collaboratively with ancillary nursing staff and other personnel.

Schedule

• PRN
• Variable 12-hour Shifts
• 7a-7p or 7p-7a

Compensation

• $42.66/hr +DOE
• PRN Differential
• Shift Differentials

Essential Functions, Duties, And Responsibilities

• Assesses patient’s condition and nursing needs.
• Identifies goals through the care planning process.
• Identifies appropriate nursing actions to meet care-planning goals with regards to patient’s holistic needs.
• Exhibits age appropriate competencies: newborn, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
• Answers call lights promptly.
• Upon completion of all nursing interventions, documents accurately and thoroughly in the appropriate area of the patient record in accordance to organization policy.
• Reports changes in patient condition or pertinent observations to the appropriate physician and/or other member of the healthcare team.
• Actively participates in patient/family education and the discharge planning process.
• Assists physicians with special tests and procedures, including the insertion of invasive lines.
• Participates in orientation of new personnel.
• Assists with and/or initiates emergency measures appropriately.
• Participates in the maintenance of a clean and safe environment.
• Actively participates in Performance Improvement.
• Accepts accountability for own actions.
• Responsible for being able to interpret cardiac rhythms.
• Responsible for providing care for patients on mechanical ventilation.
• Maintains current BLS, ACLS, PALS certification.
• Completes all annual required educational competencies.
• Attends all mandatory in-service trainings.
• Ability to initiate and titrate IV medications.

Additional Responsibilities

• May be required to float to other areas of the hospital.

QUALIFICATIONS (Required)

• Current Montana R.N. license.
• Current BLS certification.
• ACLS, PALS certification within one year of hire.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• Previous ICU nursing experience preferred.