RN ICU

ICU RN Opportunity

Critical Access Hospital

Number of beds: 4

Patient population: High acuity MSN/Tele, could get a vent or critical patient and then transfer out

EMR: Cerner

Dress code: Scrubs of any color

Unit Staffing Environment: The nurse to patient ratio is a 2:1 for ICU levels of care. However, for bed management purposes they could have MSN level patients and a higher ratio by themselves with someone on call. There is a supervisor in-house that could assist them until the on-call nurse arrives. There are generally 2 nurses on unless the unit low volume census a nurse but would have back up available until that nurse comes in.

Responsibilities:

• Must assess and identify patient problems/needs, establish a plan of care, implement interventions, and evaluate and revise the patient plan of care based on patient progress.
• Supports organizational efforts to continuously improve patient satisfaction scores.
• Performs and documents physical and psychosocial assessment of patients.
• Treats co-workers with courtesy and respect. Actively works to strengthen interdepartmental relationships.
• Provides comfort to the patients and families, including prompt and effective nursing management. Collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.

Submission Requirements:

• 2+ years of current ICU experience - Required
• Recent experience with high acuity MS/Tele patient - Required
• Prior travel experience - Preferred
• BSN - Preferred

Certification Requirements:

• ACLS (AHA)
• BLS (AHA)
• PALS

State License Requirements:

• New Hampshire
• Compact Allowed

Additional License Requirements:

• NH or Compact RN license MUST be in hand at upload.