Rn, ICU

Cape Cod Healthcare•Falmouth, MA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing direct patient care within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) using the nursing process. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate patient records, assessing patients' physical, psychological, and social dimensions, and developing discharge plans. The position also requires proficiency in charge nurse duties, computerized nursing informatics, and acting as a resource for patient care and staff education. The nurse will participate in quality improvement initiatives, maintain professional development, and represent the hospital positively in the community.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
Graduate of a School of Nursing
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Current Basic Life Support certification (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS)
Successfully passed CCHC Pharmacology Exam
Successfully passed CCHC Basic Arrhythmia Exam
One to two years recent critical care experience required
Completion of an approved De-escalation Certification Course (obtain within 4 months, offered within)

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
CCRN Certification

Responsibilities

Properly utilizes the nursing process in caring for patients by maintaining relevant, accurate and current patient records as evidenced by Nursing PI activities.
Provides documentation of assessment of the patient throughout the Hospital admission including physical, psychological, social dimensions and discharge plans. Summarizes assessment data and initiate plan of care with communication of pertinent data to allied patient care providers as evidenced by Nursing PI activities.
Understands, assumes, and demonstrates proficiency in the role of charge nurse.
Demonstrates proficiency in Computerized Nursing Informatics (information systems).
Assumes role of resource person regarding patient care, orientation and teaching staff.
Participates in identification of the aspects of care for the patient, indicators used to monitor the quality and appropriateness of care, and the evaluation of that care. Adheres to safety, blood/body fluid policies and procedures.
Assesses personal learning development needs. Maintains documentation of current and ongoing professional development activities. Regularly up-dates knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the age of the patient served. Shows a willingness to participate on Nursing Committees.
Represents hospital in the community and within the hospital by maintaining confidentiality regarding patients and hospital matters and by presenting the hospital in a manner that will best market the services provided.
Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested by his/her immediate supervisor.