ICU Direct Care Registered Nurse

Sentara Hospitals•South Boston, VA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides competent, high-quality, compassionate nursing care to a diverse patient population using the nursing process and sound clinical judgment. The role includes assessing patients, developing and implementing individualized care plans, administering medications and treatments, evaluating responses to interventions, monitoring vital signs and changes in condition, and responding promptly with appropriate interventions. The RN collaborates with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate care and promote continuity throughout treatment. The nurse also educates patients and families about health conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care; documents care according to regulatory and organizational standards; and advocates for patient comfort, dignity, safety, and well-being. The position requires clinical knowledge and skills appropriate to the clinical area, understanding of routine nursing procedures and RN and LPN scopes of practice, adherence to evidence-based protocols, and a commitment to continuous learning and an empathetic care environment.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
For Critical Care/Intermediate Care Unit: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire.
Clinical knowledge and skills meeting standards required by the clinical area.
Knowledge and understanding of routine nursing procedures and RN and LPN scope of practice.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough patient assessments and use the nursing process to deliver competent nursing care.
Design and implement individualized care plans.
Administer medications and treatments and evaluate patient responses to interventions.
Monitor and record vital signs, observe changes in patient conditions, and respond with appropriate interventions.
Coordinate patient care and continuity of care with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care.
Use sound clinical judgment to address complex health situations and consult medical team members as needed.
Document care in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
Uphold patient safety and evidence-based protocols.
Advocate for patients’ comfort, dignity, and well-being and foster trust and security.