ICU RN - Per Diem Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Works Under The Supervision Of The Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator. The Registered Nurse (RN) Assesses, Plans, Implements, Evaluates And Supervises Individual Patient Care On A Nursing Unit/Department According To Unit Policies And Procedures. Provides Supervision Of Non-RN Personnel On The Assigned Unit. When Assuming The Charge Role, Delegates And Supervises Unit Activities. May Be Required To Work On Other Nursing Units According To Distribution Of Staff And Patients. Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Requested In Order To Maintain A High Level Of Service. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient's physical and psychosocial condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care.
• Develop, communicate and document a plan of care reflecting individualized patient problems and interventions to achieve desired outcomes, involving the patient, family and healthcare team in this process.
• Implement and coordinate this plan of care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care, patient's response to care, and readiness for discharge. Revise the plan of care as needed and make referrals where indicated.
• Plan for education after assessing the individual learning needs and readiness of the patient and family. Provide educational opportunities and document outcomes.
• Function as a preceptor to new staff.
• Function as a charge nurse.
• Meet performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self development as outlined in performance review.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the standards of care associated in the care of the critically ill patient.
• Demonstrate skill and knowledge of procedures and protocols associated with the care of patients with arterial lines, central venous lines, Swan-Ganz catheters and cardiac output.
• Demonstrate skill and knowledge in arrhythmia interpretation and appropriate interventions.
• Demonstrate skill and knowledge of procedures and protocols associated with the care of patients with intracranial monitoring devices and ventriculostomy.
• Demonstrate skill and knowledge of procedures and protocols associated with the care of patients intubated and receiving ventilator support.
• Demonstrate skill and knowledge of procedures and protocols associated with defibrillation, cardioversion and the care of patients utilizing external and temporary pacemakers.
• Demonstrate skill and knowledge of procedures and protocols associated with the care of patients needing peritoneal dialysis.
• Demonstrate skill and knowledge of procedures and protocols associated with the care of patients needing conscious sedation.
• Demonstrate skill and knowledge of procedures and protocols associated in the post anesthesia recovery of patients.
• Demonstrate skill and knowledge of procedures and protocols associated in the initiating and maintaining intravenous therapy of critical care patients.

Qualifications

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred. Proficient in use of computer software to include electronic patient records. Must have ability to use internet for literature searches regarding care for patients.

Experience

Two years med/surg experience preferred

Licensure

Valid state of Connecticut registered nurse license

Special skills

BLS and ACLS required within six months of hire.

YNHHS Requisition ID 182879