ICU Registered Nurse

Western Missouri Medical Center • Warrensburg, MO

22h • Onsite

About The Position

A staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional registered nurse who directs and/or performs nursing care to patients assigned to his/her team within the scope of his/her license. The RN reports to the charge nurse on the unit to which he/she is assigned. This RN must effectively prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing.
• Currently licensed to practice as a professional Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Missouri or eligible to practice as a graduate nurse in the State of Missouri.
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS required or obtained within 6 months.
• Current TNCC required or obtained within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate appropriate assessment and knowledge of the critically ill patient.
• Demonstrate the ability to assist providers with procedures that include but are not limited to: arterial lines, central line placement, and ventilators.
• Implement patient care according to planned interventions to attain the patient’s optimal level of function and documents according to policy.
• Demonstrate positive customer service relations.
• Routinely participates in Quality Improvement projects and encourages the department to continuously improve.
• Assist co-workers as needed/requested.
• Support the Medical Center’s Mission/Vision/Philosophy positively.
• Demonstrate the understanding of efficiently and appropriately staffing the unit. Key concepts: adjusting staffing levels as indicated, using resources efficiently.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Expected to serve as sitters as needed, following the successful completion of designated sitter education and training provided.
• Perform other essential duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees