Registered Nurse - Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) Critical Care
About The Position
The Critical Care Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the obligation to provide optimal care. The focus is on individual growth and development in practice with increased levels of self-direction. Ability to formulate a plan of care based on nursing assessments. Delegates elements of care to the appropriate individual based upon assessed needs, condition, and safety of the patient.
Requirements
- 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 1-2 years critical care experience (new grads will not be considered)
- National Certification as Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
Responsibilities
- Provides direct care for acutely/critically ill patients who are at high risk for actual or potential life-threatening health problems.
- Provide high intensity care and vigilance utilizing assessment skills and blending data from a variety of invasive/noninvasive monitoring technology.
- Establishes a therapeutic relationship, allowing the patient to attain, maintain or regain optimal function through assessment and treatment.
- Engages patients, families, and other caregivers to incorporate knowledge, values, and beliefs into care planning without judgement or discrimination.
- Participates in unit based educational activities and continuing education requirements.
- Demonstrates positive, effective communication skills and professional behaviors that promote cooperation and teamwork with internal and external customers.
- Applies evidence-based practice/research to patient care.
- Participates in unit-based activities to improve and deliver cost effective patient care.
- Demonstrates knowledge of specific unit level performance improvement activities.
- Incorporates patient preferences into shared care delivery decisions
Benefits
- Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
- 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
- Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
- Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Administration of Human Resource Programs
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
