Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Overview

Department: Intensive Care Unit
Shift: Full-Time, 12 hr - Variable Shift

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Intensive Care Unit is responsible for the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN provides direct patient care within the scope of nursing practice, ensuring adherence to established hospital policies and standards of care. The RN monitors critically ill patients, collaborates with the healthcare team, and provides patient and family education.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and individualized nursing care to critically ill patients.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Monitors and interprets hemodynamic and physiologic data to identify changes in patient condition.
• Communicates effectively with physicians regarding changes in patient status, test results, and response to treatment.
• Administers medications and treatments safely and accurately as prescribed.
• Responds promptly and appropriately to emergency situations and changes in patient condition.
• Directs and guides other nursing staff and healthcare personnel in the delivery of patient care.
• Documents all nursing actions, interventions, and patient responses accurately and timely.
• Provides education and support to patients and families regarding treatment plans and ongoing care.
• Ensures patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and hospital policies.
• Participates in quality improvement, patient safety, and performance initiatives.

Qualifications

Current and valid state RN License. Current BLS certificate on hire and ongoing. Completion of Critical Care Course preferred. Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire. Current ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current. Minimum of one year as a staff RN in acute care hospital; critical care experience preferred. Critical Care RN (CCRN) Certification preferred. BSN preferred.

Employment and EEO

Employment Status: Full Time

Shift: Variable

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