RN, Intensive Care Unit, Per Diem, Clearlake

RN, Intensive Care Unit (PD) (AHCL)

The Registered Nurse ICU plan, coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on the assigned units. He/she ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the units standard of care. He/she demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, philosophy and goals of the unit and organization; remains flexible to changing systems; is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice; and treats staff, physicians, patients and families with consideration and respect. This position is represented by RCHEA.

Line of Responsibility and Authority: Registered Nurse ICU----Director of Intensive Care Unit

Professionalism and Self-Development

• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: At least two years of documented ICU experience and/or attended an approved ICU training course, which includes didactic and clinical experiences.
• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Basic computer skills.
• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• LICENSE OR CERTIFICATIONS: PALS and ACLS Certification within six months of hire
• LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: CCRN encouraged.
• LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: Current license as a Registered Nurse by the State of California.
• LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: ACLS Certification required
• LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: BLS Certification following American Heart Association guidelines required (no other cards accepted)

Physical Requirements/Work Environment/Use of Senses and Communications Skills

• ACCOMMODATIONS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key responsibilities and essential functions.
• CONFIDENTIALITY: Employee must conform with all HIPAA and other confidentiality regulations as required by the job, department, or hospital
• EQUIPMENT USED: Frequently---Computer, telephone voicemail system, laser printer.
• EQUIPMENT USED: Occasionally---Photocopier, fax machine.
• POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO BLOOD & BODY FLUIDS: Category 2 for potential exposure to blood/body fluids. (Does not usually require the performance of procedures or other tasks in the work routine that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but Category 2 tasks may require the unexpected performance of these procedures.)
• This job requires frequent bending (including the body bending from the waist), squatting, kneeling, climbing, work with arms above shoulder height, work with arms at shoulder height, standing, talking, hearing and performing repetitive hand motions. This job requires frequent transferring of patients including pulling, lifting or pushing a patient side to side, to a sitting position, to a standing position, or laterally. The employee will frequently push patients in wheelchairs, gurneys and beds The employee must demonstrate a pull lift of 50 pounds from the floor. Vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will occasionally be sitting and walking inclines and declines. The employee will not be driving or climbing ladders.

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.