Adv. Skills RN - ICU (FT - Nights)

Kindred Healthcare•Dayton, OH

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides quality nursing care to critically ill patients through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Advocates for patients, supervises care provided by other caregivers, coordinates care plans with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff, applies critical thinking to promote positive clinical outcomes, provides patient education, and participates in discharge planning. The position is in the ICU at Kindred Hospital Dayton and Behavioral Health Unit, a 97-bed hospital with LTACH and behavioral health services.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program.
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
Current BCLS and ACLS certifications.
Minimum of one year of training and experience in Critical Care.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on patient age and clinical condition.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
Ability to maintain good working relationships with coworkers.
Fluent in written and spoken English.
Good and regular attendance.

Responsibilities

Maintain nursing care standards and implement hospital and nursing department policies and procedures.
Assess patients on admission and as required, make referrals to other disciplines, and develop and update nursing care plans in coordination with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
Document assessments, reassessments, care plans, observations, and other pertinent information in the electronic medical record.
Provide and supervise safe, effective nursing care; assist team members and provide direct care when professional nursing skills and judgment are needed.
Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, initiate emergency measures, notify physicians, obtain orders, and follow applicable protocols.
Administer medications according to ICU policies and the seven rights of medication administration.
Obtain consents for procedures and blood transfusions and ensure patients have information needed to make informed decisions.
Receive and verify physician orders, ensure accurate transcription and entry, and follow through on orders.
Assist physicians with tests and procedures, including thoracentesis, paracentesis, arterial line placement, and bronchoscopy.
Manage patient tubes and devices, including catheters, feeding tubes, chest tubes, drains, and ostomy care.
Set up and monitor hemodynamic systems, verify telemetry lead placement, and validate and document telemetry strips every four hours and as needed.
Coordinate patient care with therapy and other departments and participate in discharge planning.
Participate in patient and family education and provide complete handoff reports to the oncoming RN.
Use supplies economically and maintain equipment and the care environment in a clean and safe manner.
Participate in orientation of new personnel and performance evaluations of nursing staff.
Maintain professional growth, complete annual health, safety, and education requirements, and attend required in-services and staff meetings.
Protect patient and employee confidentiality, comply with organizational policies, and represent the organization professionally.