Internal Registry RN - ICU

Prime Healthcare•Olympia Fields, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Temporary Internal Registry Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in Olympia Fields, IL. The assignment is expected to last 12 weeks, with ongoing evaluation of staffing needs. The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering safe patient care using the nursing process, providing direct patient care, and guiding patient/family teaching and other nursing personnel. They are accountable for the care of assigned patients, communicating with physicians about patient conditions, and responding quickly to changes in condition. Maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality is essential.

Requirements

Current and valid state RN License.
Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
Minimum of one year as a staff RN in acute care hospital, critical care preferred.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Nice To Haves

Completion of Critical Care Course preferred.
Critical Care RN (CCRN) Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice.
Directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of care in the ICU.
Directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her assigned patients.
Communicates with the physician about changes in the patient’s clinical condition including hemodynamic monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and abnormal results and symptomatology.
Able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment.
Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.