RN - ICU

Registered NurseProfession: RN Specialty: Intensive Care / Coronary Nurse (ICU) Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Variable: 3 12-hour shifts, 3 call shifts Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Current state licensure (Registered Nurse) Certifications: National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification American Heart Association BLS American Heart Association ACLS American Heart Association PALS Must-Have: Competence in and willingness to practice modified primary nursing. Pediatric experience preferred.Description: The Registered Nurse works in a collaborative and cooperative relationship with other members of the health care team. The nurse plans and implements patient and family education. This role involves assessing patient needs and initiating appropriate interventions.Essential Job Functions:Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.Analyze assessment data to determine diagnoses or issues.Identify expected outcomes for an individualized plan for the patient or situation.Develop a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.Implement the identified plan of care.Employ strategies to promote health and ensure a safe environment.Systematically enhance the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.Attain knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.Evaluate one's own nursing practice in relation to professional standards and guidelines.Interact with and contribute to the professional development of peers and colleagues.Collaborate with patients, families, and others in nursing practice.Integrate ethical provisions in all areas of practice.Integrate research findings into practice.Provide leadership in the professional practice setting.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Demonstrate sound judgment, patience, and maintain professionalism at all times.Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment.Exhibit creativity, problem analysis, and decision-making skills.Ability to work varied shifts.Exercise tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintain confidentiality.Be self-directed and complete assignments accurately and thoroughly with minimal oversight.Possess strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.Physical Requirements:Lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.Maintain a sitting posture for extended periods.Stand and walk repeatedly.Climb, twist, bend, stoop, and kneel as necessary.Reach above shoulder level as required.Utilize fine finger movements continuously for tasks.Close visual acuity is necessary for data preparation and analysis.Cognitive skills are constantly utilized to learn new tasks and make timely decisions.Be aware of potential exposures to bloodborne pathogens, radiation, chemicals, and infectious diseases.Ability to manage emotionally challenging situations, including interactions with distressed patients or families.The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed. They are not exhaustive lists of all job duties performed by individuals within this classification.