RN, ICU

RN, ICU

Purpose of Position: Delivers patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Administers and monitors patient responses to all medications. Directs and guides patient care, teaching and activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing within the realm of Hospital Policy. Maintains and delivers the highest quality customer service standards.

Description:

1. Properly utilizes the nursing process in caring for patients by maintaining relevant, accurate and current patient records as evidenced by Nursing PI activities. 2. Provides documentation of assessment of the patient throughout the Hospital admission including physical, psychological, social dimensions and discharge plans. Summarizes assessment data and initiate plan of care with communication of pertinent data to allied patient care providers as evidenced by Nursing PI activities. 3. Understands, assumes, and demonstrates proficiency in the role of charge nurse. 4. Demonstrates proficiency in Computerized Nursing Informatics (information systems). 5. Assumes role of resource person regarding patient care, orientation and teaching staff. 6. Participates in identification of the aspects of care for the patient, indicators used to monitor the quality and appropriateness of care, and the evaluation of that care. Adheres to safety, blood/body fluid policies and procedures. 7. Assesses personal learning development needs. Maintains documentation of current and ongoing professional development activities. Regularly up-dates knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the age of the patient served. Shows a willingness to participate on Nursing Committees. 8. Represents hospital in the community and within the hospital by maintaining confidentiality regarding patients and hospital matters and by presenting the hospital in a manner that will best market the services provided. 9. Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested by his/her immediate supervisor.

Qualifications:

Registered Nurse, ICU – Grade: FHMNA30/MN1, Job Code: 00330 (Per Diem: 00331) • Ability to read, write, and communicate in English • Graduate of a School of Nursing • (RN) - Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts • (BLS) - Current Basic Life Support certification • (ACLS) – Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification • CCHC Pharmacology Exam (successfully passed) • CCHC Basic Arrhythmia Exam (successfully passed) • One to two years recent critical care experience required • (De-escalation) - Completion of an approved De-escalation Certification Course (obtain within 4 months, offered within) • (Preferred) – A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) • (Preferred) CCRN Certification • Per Diem: (2) Two years of previous acute care ICU services department experience required

Schedule Details: 72PP (36 Hours Per Week), Rotating Eves/Nights, 7p-7a, Every Other Weekend & Rotating Holidays *Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Organization: Falmouth Hospital Association

Primary Location: Massachusetts-Falmouth

Department: FHA-Intensive Care Unit

Annual/Hourly: Hourly

Hiring Pay Range: $38.36-$78.11