Registered Nurse, ICU FT
About The Position
This is an evergreen requisition for future openings/opportunities. The Registered Nurse in the ICU will be responsible for assessing patient needs through a holistic approach, communicating changes in patient condition to physicians and other healthcare professionals, and adjusting treatment based on the multidisciplinary plan of care. The role involves planning, delivering, directing, coordinating, and evaluating therapeutic interventions, documenting interventions, and supervising care delivery by unlicensed support staff. Additionally, the nurse will provide patient and family education regarding disease process, treatment side effects, and health promotion, offering support and reassurance for informed decision-making. The position requires ensuring compliance with hospital policies and accrediting agencies, participating in policy development, and actively engaging in the unit's Performance Improvement plan. Obtaining patient medical history and medication information, documenting appropriately, verifying physician orders, and safely administering prescribed medications and treatments with prompt evaluation of outcomes are also key responsibilities. Overall, this role demands a comprehensive approach to patient care, strong communication skills, clinical expertise, and a commitment to quality improvement.
Requirements
- Current Georgia State Registered Nurse License required
- BSN required or enrolled within 6 months of hire and BSN completed within three years from hire date.
- Current BLS required (Obtain AHA certificate within 30 days of hire)
- Current ACLS required (Obtain AHA certificate within 30 days of hire)
Nice To Haves
- 1-3 years RN experience in a bedside care setting preferred
- Oncology experience preferred
- Recent ICU and/or step down preferred
Responsibilities
- Continuously assesses patient needs through a holistic approach and communicates any changes in patient condition to physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Adjusts treatment based on the multidisciplinary plan of care.
- Plans, delivers, directs, coordinates, and evaluates therapeutic interventions based on the assessment process.
- Documents interventions provided and supervises care delivery by unlicensed support staff.
- Provides patient and family education regarding the disease process, treatment side effects, and health promotion.
- Offers support and reassurance to ensure informed decision-making regarding the therapeutic plan.
- Documents education and support provided according to department standards.
- Ensures compliance with hospital policies and accrediting agencies.
- Participates in the development, review, and updating of policies and procedures.
- Actively engages in the Performance Improvement plan of the unit to enhance patient care quality.
- Obtains patient medical history and medication information and documents appropriately in the patient's medical record.
- Verifies and notes physician orders.
- Provides safe delivery of prescribed medications and treatments and evaluates outcomes promptly.
Benefits
- City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
