Registered Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

ICU Registered Nurse

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. The Registered Nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of care in the ICU. The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her assigned patients. They communicate with the physician about changes in the patient's clinical condition including hemodynamic monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and abnormal results and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current and valid state RN License.

2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.

3. Completion of Critical Care Course preferred.

4. Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.

5. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.

6. Minimum of one year as a staff RN in acute care hospital, critical care preferred.

7. Critical Care RN (CCRN) Certification preferred.

8. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.