ICU RN Part Time Days

Kindred Healthcare•Paramount, CA

2d•$51 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

The ICU RN provides quality nursing care to critically ill patients through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation, and serves as a patient advocate. The role supervises care provided by other caregivers, coordinates nursing plans with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff, applies critical thinking to promote positive clinical outcomes, provides patient education, and participates in discharge planning. The nurse maintains hospital and nursing department standards and policies; completes and documents admission assessments and reassessments; develops and updates patient care plans; administers medications; responds to changes in patient condition and emergencies; and coordinates care with physicians and other departments. The role also supports patient and family education, safe equipment use, staff orientation, and a clean and safe care environment. This is a part-time day position at Kindred Hospital Paramount and Acute Rehabilitation Unit.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program.
Current Registered Nurse state licensure and/or compact state licensure upon hire.
Facility-specified Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification.
Facility-specified Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Minimum one year of training and experience in Critical Care.
Effective written and verbal communication in English; must read, write, and speak fluent English.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication 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.
Good and regular attendance.

Responsibilities

Provide quality care to critically ill patients through the nursing process and serve as a patient advocate.
Supervise and evaluate nursing care provided by other caregivers and assist team members with patient care.
Coordinate and update nursing care plans with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
Assess patients on admission and as required, make referrals to other disciplines, and document assessments and care in the electronic medical record.
Administer medications according to ICU policies and the seven rights of medication administration.
Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, initiate emergency measures, notify physicians, and carry out orders.
Obtain informed consent for procedures and blood transfusions and ensure accurate receipt, transcription, and completion of physician orders.
Assist physicians with special tests and procedures, including thoracentesis, paracentesis, arterial line placement, and bronchoscopy.
Manage patient tubes and devices and set up and monitor hemodynamic systems.
Verify telemetry lead placement, validate telemetry strips, and document findings.
Report pertinent observations and critical laboratory values to appropriate personnel and document them.
Coordinate nursing care when patients are scheduled for therapy or procedures with other departments.
Participate in discharge planning and assess and address patient and family education needs.
Provide complete handoff reports, ensure documentation and physician orders are complete, and leave patient rooms in order.
Use supplies economically and maintain equipment and the care environment in a clean and safe condition.
Participate in orientation of new personnel, staff performance evaluations, mandatory in-services, and staff meetings.
Maintain professional growth, required licensure and certifications, confidentiality, and compliance with organizational policies.
Represent the organization professionally and demonstrate guest relations skills.
Complete annual health, safety, and education requirements and perform other related duties as assigned.