RN MEDICAL SURGICAL ICU (H ICU)

Registered Nurse

The role of the Registered Nurse includes leadership, direction and feedback to care team members, assessment, collaboration and coordination regarding plan of care, patient and family education, pain management, patient safety, and planning for patient discharge. This position will assist the patient to move safely and effectively through their hospital stay. Demonstrates excellent customer service performance in that his/her attitude and actions are at all times consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant HealthCare and the commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.

Responsibilities

• Supports the organizations patient flow efforts through compliance to unit and Patient Services policies.
• Remains flexible in cooperation with 24-hour staffing patterns and scheduling needs for provision of care in all inpatient units.
• Communicates with patients and families in a professional, therapeutic, and courteous manner.
• Treats patients in a critical care environment. Assists with bedside procedures including, intubation, bronchoscopy, and invasive line placement.
• Educates patients based on diagnosis.
• Educates family on how to help the patient engage in healthy behavior at home.
• Updates electronic medical records. Provides pre-operative recovery of surgical patients in an ICU environment.
• Provides post-operative recovery of surgical patients in an ICU environment.
• Provides tandem care with obstetrics for the care of high-risk pregnant mothers.
• Operates patient lifts to assist with mobility.
• Keeps physician informed of any changes in the patient.
• Administers medications.
• Maintains patients MAR, including vasopressors and sedation.
• Modifies patient treatments based on patient responses.
• Contacts physicians with questions and concerns regarding patients' conditions.
• Leads Code Blue team.
• Acts as ACLS RN in various roles including medication administration, operation of defibrillator, and recording of events.
• Performs bedside continuous renal replacement therapy.
• Performs blood transfusions including Massive Transfusion Protocol.
• Takes continuing education courses to stay up to date on new techniques, technologies, and medications.
• Stays in compliance with patient privacy laws.
• Informs nurses on other shifts about any extenuating circumstances involving patients.
• Has clinical and social contact with patients, including all age groups, and is able to appropriately assess, care for and treat them according to the guidelines as defined by Covenant HealthCare.
• Performs assessment and synthesizes data collected by self and others in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on the patients physiologic, psychologic, and cognitive status.
• Formulates and coordinates a goal directed plan of care which is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnoses and identified patient care concerns.
• Delegates, supervises and implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent and continuous manner by utilization of and adherence to standards which define the process.
• Collaborates effectively with all health care disciplines to facilitate patient outcomes, assess readiness for discharge and anticipate discharge needs.
• Identifies patient learning needs and their ability to follow through, including discharge instructions, while implementing appropriate measures to meet these needs.
• Exhibits nursing judgement and critical thinking abilities within the framework of the nursing process.
• Administers medications as outlined by Patient Service guidelines and policies.
• Documents all patient care observations and interventions in the electronic record accurately, clearly, in a timely manner following all established policies.
• Actively participates in quality management.
• Updates and maintains knowledge, skills and competencies related to area of practice and ages of patient population.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and unit function.
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality and actively supports risk management activities.
• Participates in patient care and unit activities to achieve compliance with all regulatory, patient safety, infection control, and safety requirements.
• Participates in unit meetings and activities which support unit function and the overall goals of the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience Graduation from NLN accredited school of nursing. Registered Nurse with current licensure in the State of Michigan. BLS certification required. ACLS required within 1 year of hire or transfer. Attends unit conferences, in-service programs and continuing education activities to meet the organization's expectations. Minimum of one year of acute care nursing experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Computer competency, including Microsoft Office and Lotus Notes. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to work well with the public and able to be tactful in often hectic and stressful situations. Clinical nursing skills. Sound judgement in handling confidential or sensitive issues and material.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. Constant standing and walking. Frequent lifting up to 25 lbs. Frequent sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, twisting, reaching, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, near vision, midrange vision, far vision, depth perception, visual accommodation, color vision and field of vision. Occasional lifting up to 100 lbs. Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and squatting.

Why Work at Covenant HealthCare

At Covenant HealthCare, we are united by a shared mission of providing Extraordinary Care for Every Generation. We foster a culture built on teamwork, excellence, accountability, respect, customer service, and enthusiasm, where every employee plays an important role in delivering patient-centered care and making a difference in our community.

Our benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plans with employer match
• Paid time off to support work-life balance
• Employee wellness programs and mental health support
• Tuition reimbursement, university discounts, and professional development opportunities

How to Apply

Submit your resume and any required documents with your application. A resume is required. Applicants will receive confirmation that their application has been received. Candidate updates will be provided via email, text message, or phone call.