Registered Nurse (RN), ICU- PRN

Lifepoint Health•Florence, AL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct patient care in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department. The position serves Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, and Older Adult patient populations. Access to Protected Health Information includes Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, and Financial information, as well as the Complete Medical Record. Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present for all employees. This is a PRN Nightshift position.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Nursing required
Current RN license in state of practice
BCLS required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred
ACLS preferred
PALS preferred
Handle with Care preferred

Responsibilities

Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities.
Documents patient care provided.
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, physician, patient, and family.
Assists patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial/spiritual support needs.
Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts or units as needed.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Performs other duties as assigned.