Registered Nurse (RN) - Stepdown (SD) - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Career Ladder - Anderson Hospital

Overview

Registered Nurse (RN) - Stepdown to ICU Career Ladder Program at Anderson Hospital. This department will train Registered Nurses to care for ICU level patients as part of the Critical Care Cohort program developed by the Director of Critical Care and Cardiovascular Services.

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment, and evaluates treatment effectiveness
• Administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures
• Serve as point of contact for patients\' care coordination throughout hospital departments
• Act as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department
• Serve as patient advocate in collaboration with spiritual care, palliative care, and ethics
• Serve as a point of care with care coordination and family members or caregivers
• Clinically manage patients with multi-system organ failure and/or multisystem trauma
• Using the AACN Synergy Model, restore, support, promote, rehabilitate, or palliate to maintain physiologic, psychologic, and psychosocial stability of patients across the lifespan
• Synthesize and prioritize information to take immediate and decisive evidence-based, patient-focused action using clinical judgement and clinical inquiry
• Anticipates and responds with confidence and adapts to rapidly changing patient conditions
• Responds to the unique needs of patients and families coping with illness or injury and advocates for their choices in quality of life
• Practice in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the Bon Secours Mercy Health Nursing Professional Practice Model

Qualifications

• Licensing/Certification: Current RN license in state they are working or covered by compact (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred at hire; ACLS required within 6 months of hire)
• CCRN (preferred)
• PCCN (preferred)
• NIH Stroke Certification (preferred)

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)

Work Experience

• 1 year of RN experience (required)
• 6 months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting (preferred)

Training

• EPIC EHR training (preferred)
• Critical Care Course (preferred)

Skills

• Assigns patient care according to nursing skill, knowledge, and scope of practice
• Orients, facilitates learning and provides education to nursing staff and others
• Possesses clinical knowledge to provide evidence-based patient care in accordance with current standards
• Performs comprehensive assessment of patient\'s clinical condition and psychosocial needs
• Develops and prioritizes plan of care, and applies nursing process in patient care delivery
• Adapts care based on patient responses and outcomes
• Collaborates with others to deliver coordinated patient care
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
• Applies cultural diversity and inclusion principles
• Seeks assistance when needed and pursues ongoing professional development
• Maintains professionalism and accountability for actions
• Utilizes cost-effective practices and resource stewardship
• Demonstrates resilience in stress and emergency situations
• Protects patient safety and privacy
• Knowledge of office and clinical technologies
• Ability to communicate with patients considering personal preferences
• Compassionate, relationship-based approach to care
• Maintains composure and effectiveness during emergencies
• Manages care of patients with chest tubes
• Assesses patients with hemodynamic monitoring
• Inserts and monitors pacing and temporary pacing as needed
• Administers conscious sedation
• Knowledge of advanced respiratory modalities

Working Conditions

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
• May be required to use physical restraints
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials
• May have periods of constant interruptions

Physical Requirements

• Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs): 34-66%
• Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs): 34-66%
• Push/Pull (0-50 lbs): 34-66%
• Push/Pull (50-100 lbs): 34-66%
• Stoop/Kneel: 1-33%
• Crawling: 1-33%
• Climbing: 1-33%
• Balance: 1-33%
• Bending: 34-66%
• Sitting: 34-66%
• Walking: 34-66%
• Standing: 34-66%

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For accommodations or to view an affirmative action plan, contact recruitment