RN, Registered Nurse - Neurology ICU - Relocation Required

Registered Nurse Critical Care (ICU) - Float Pool

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 Requires To Work On Other Nursing Units According To Distribution Of Staff And Patients. Assesses The Patient's Physical And Psychosocial Condition On An Ongoing Basis Throughout The Continuum Of Care.

Develops, Communicates And Documents A Plan Of Care Reflecting Individualized Patient Problems And Interventions To Achieve Desired Outcomes, Involving The Patient, Family And Healthcare Team In This Process.

Implements And Coordinates This Plan Of Care In Collaboration With The Healthcare Team.

Evaluates The Effectiveness Of The Plan Of Care, Patient?S Response To Care, And Readiness For Discharge. Revises The Plan Of Care As Needed And Makes Referrals Where Indicated.

Provides Educational Opportunities And Documents Outcomes.

Functions As A Charge Nurse.

Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.

Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.

Demonstrates Competency In The Care Of The Neuro Patient.

Demonstrates Skill And Knowledge In Neuro Assessment.

Demonstrates Skill And Knowledge In The Airway Management Of The Neuro Patient.

Demonstrates Skill And Understanding In Assisting The Physician And Caring For The Patient During Special Neuro Procedures.

Performs Pharynaeal, Endotracheal, Tracheostomy Suctioning According To Established Policy And Procedure: Demonstrates Skill And Understanding In The Use Of Equipment And Care Of Patient In A Halo Brace.

Demonstrates Skill And Understanding Of Nursing Responsibilities And Interventions For The Patient On A Ventilator.

Graduate Of An Accredited School Of Nursing; Proficient In Use Of Computer Software To Include Electronic Patient Records. Must Have Ability To Use Internet For Literature Searches Regarding Care For Patients.

1 Year Neonatal ICU RN experience required.

Valid State Of Connecticut Registered Nurse License.

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.

Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.

Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation.

Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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