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RN - ICU - Days

ScionHealth • Full-time • Palestine, Texas • 1m ago

Description

Job Summary

Provides direct and indirect patient care in a critical care setting
Communicates with physicians about changes in patient’s 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

Essential Functions

Maintains accurate and continued nursing documentation including patient histories, conditions, treatments, responses and assessment of changes
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family
Functions as liaison between administration, patients, physicians and other healthcare providers
Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition
Follows the six medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors
Ability to monitor hemodynamic status of patient and correctly interpret the results
Ability to formulate an individualized plan of care, revise plan as indicted by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness
Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes pediatric, geriatric and the general patient population
Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring, identifies dysrhythmias and treats appropriately based upon age-appropriate ACLS protocol
Provide care to patients requiring extensive fluid and electrolyte management
Ability to assist physicians with procedures both in the ICU and other departments
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served
Able to interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group
Ability to assess and care for patients in the post anesthesia period both in the PACU and ICU
Interacts professionally with patient and family and involves patient and family in the formation of the plan of care

Non-Essential Functions

Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment
Responsible for minor housekeeping, as needed.

Organizational Expectations

Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards
Maintains patient confidentiality at all times
Complies with all organizational policies
Completes annual education, OSHA, and infection control requirements. Maintains regulatory requirements
Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities
Cooperates with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives, maintain good employee relations and interdepartmental objectives
Communicates and adheres to ES1, Mission and Vision, Core Values, Code of Conduct, Professional Appearance Standards and Ethics and Goals of the facility
Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time
Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Qualifications

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing, Required
Bachelors Degree, Preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications

Must have a current Mississippi Registered Nurse license or a current Compact State Registered Nurse license
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, required within 90 days of hire or transfer
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), required within 90 days of hire or transfer
Handle With Care Behavior Management System (HWC) Certification, required within 90 days of hire or transfer
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), recommended

Experience

Not Required

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Strong written and verbal skills.

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