Registered Nurse (RN) ICU Nights

McPherson Hospital•McPherson, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Directs patient care using critical care skills to determine appropriate nursing diagnosis, planning and implementing interventions and evaluating outcome for optimum patient outcome. Areas of responsibility include managing and providing critical nursing care in ICU overseeing the monitor tech and telemetry patients. Plans for and provides direct patient care by using the nursing process with knowledge of hospital policies in order to accomplish goals for the delivery of nursing care. Follows CMS guidelines to assure that indicators are met, thus improving patient outcome. Follows established protocols for narcotic and other medication administration, ensuring the 6 right of medication administration are met. Provides patient teaching according to the plan of care, beginning discharge planning at the time of admission. Communicates pertinent information related to patient’s condition to inform physicians, additional staff and/or ancillary departments of changes, needs, and/or have an idea of care. Documents findings, concerns, actions, and outcomes related to patient’s diagnosis for continuity of care.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing (two-year program) or equivalent formal training program
Six months to one year of Med/Surg experience
Licensed in the State of Kansas as a Registered Nurse in good standing
BLS, AC:S. PALS, and TNCC verification within 6 months of hiring
ICU Telemetry exam – 90 days to pass from hire

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree (BSN)
Three to five years ICU experience

Responsibilities

Managing and providing critical nursing care in ICU
Overseeing the monitor tech and telemetry patients
Plans for and provides direct patient care by using the nursing process with knowledge of hospital policies
Follows CMS guidelines to assure that indicators are met
Follows established protocols for narcotic and other medication administration
Provides patient teaching according to the plan of care
Communicates pertinent information related to patient’s condition to inform physicians, additional staff and/or ancillary departments
Documents findings, concerns, actions, and outcomes related to patient’s diagnosis
Demonstrates the ability to read cardiac rhythms and treat them according to ACLS standards within 90 days of hire
Shows ability to obtain and assess hemodynamic values and maintains care of invasive monitoring equipment
Demonstrates knowledge of IV medications and drips restricted to use in the ICU setting, their indications, dosage, and the required monitoring
Responsible for cardiac rhythm interpretation of the telemetry patients on the medical surgical unit; notification of the patient’s nurse and physician regarding arrhythmias; ability to give direction to and relieve the monitor tech/unit clerk as needed
Prepared to respond to in-house code blue emergencies and to act as the team leader following standard ACLS and PALS protocols
May be asked to serve as preceptor, providing training and practical experience needed to prepare newly hired RNs to gain independence