Burn/Wound ICU Staff Nurse - Day Shift, Full-Time

Description The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a specific patient care population in the assigned care setting. Care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment, utilizing established procedures, standards, and protocols during the work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the unit population. Core Competencies Adheres to infection prevention guidelines Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care Assesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial status Communicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of care Complies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals Interprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process Maintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the profession Participates in activities in alignment with the Magnet Model Participates in organizational activities Participates in Peer Review Participates in professional development activities Performs as a preceptor in an active and engaged manner Provides age‑specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundles Provides patient and family education throughout the care of patient Utilizes critical thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan according to patient needs Utilizes resources in an economical manner Utilizes safe administration of medications Utilizes Safe Patient Handling Department Specific Competencies Follows moderate sedation guidelines and monitoring per policy Performs transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation to assist level of sedation Discusses the assessment and management of the patient requiring CVVHD Administers thrombolytic agents as indicated and ordered Monitors patients with thrombolytic agents, including intra‑arterial, and recognizes possible complications Administers vasoactive drugs, antiarrhythmic and other cardiac and emergency medications Interprets cardiac rhythms and provides appropriate intervention Education Degree : College Diploma Program : Nursing Experience Number of Years Experience : 1 Year of experience in acute care License / Certification Requirements Registered Nurse License ACLS Certification PALS Certification Compensation Range $55.29 - $80.45 / Hour #J-18808-Ljbffr Torrance Memorial