Registered Nurse ICU, Full Time Night

Kindred Healthcare•Riviera Beach, FL

About The Position

Provides quality nursing care to critically ill patients through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Advocates for patients, supervises care provided by other caregivers, coordinates care plans with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff, applies critical thinking to promote positive clinical outcomes, supports patient education, and participates in discharge planning. The role is at Kindred Hospital The Palm Beaches, a 68-bed specialty hospital with long-term acute care and acute rehabilitation services. The position is full-time on the night shift.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program.
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
Current BCLS and ACLS certifications.
At least 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 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

Maintain nursing care standards and implement hospital and nursing department policies and procedures.
Assess patients on admission and perform required reassessments; document assessments, care plans, and other pertinent information in the electronic medical record.
Refer patients to other disciplines as appropriate, and develop and update nursing care plans in coordination with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
Provide and supervise nursing care, including assisting team members and delivering direct care when professional nursing judgment is required.
Monitor patients for changes in condition, initiate appropriate emergency measures, notify physicians, obtain orders, and follow protocols for critical events and cardiac arrhythmias.
Administer medications safely in accordance with ICU policies and the seven rights of medication administration; understand medication actions, side effects, dosages, and routes.
Receive and accurately transcribe physician orders, ensure order entry is accurate, and follow through on orders.
Obtain informed consent for procedures and blood transfusions and ensure patients have the information needed to make informed decisions.
Use biomedical equipment and manage patient tubes and devices; set up and monitor hemodynamic systems and verify telemetry lead placement and strips.
Assist physicians with special tests and procedures, including thoracentesis, paracentesis, arterial line placement, and bronchoscopy.
Coordinate nursing care when patients are scheduled for therapy or procedures with other departments.
Participate in patient and family education, discharge planning, and orientation and performance evaluation activities for nursing staff.
Provide complete handoff reports to oncoming nurses and ensure documentation, physician orders, and patient rooms are in order.
Report and document patient observations and reactions accurately; communicate pertinent information to nurses, physicians, patients, and others as needed.
Maintain a clean and safe environment, use supplies economically, and keep equipment clean and safe.
Maintain professional conduct, confidentiality, required licensure and certifications, and compliance with hospital policies and mandatory training requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.