Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (Pontiac)

Nurse

Department: 9 E Intensive Care Unit

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: 72

Daily Work Times: 7:00 pm - 7:30 am

Position Summary: The Registered Nurse delivers quality nursing care through the utilization of the nursing process. Works collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to maintain standards for professional nursing practice. Carries out functions according to hospital policy, the hospital mission, and standards of practice defined by professional and regulatory guidelines. Directs, coordinates and delegates activities in order to foster patient / family centered care.

Responsibilities:

1. Assesses the physical, psychosocial, and educational needs of the patient.
2. Plans and implements nursing care according to patient and family needs.
3. Makes appropriate interventions based upon individual patient needs.
4. Evaluates patient responses to nursing interventions.
5. Assumes personal responsibility for quality patient care, patient satisfaction, environment, and professional development.

Qualifications:

Required:

• RN licensure
• BCLS
• ACLS for required for certain units.
• Graduate of an approved school of Nursing

Preferred:

• One year experience in department clinical specialty
• BSN