Registered Nurse - RN - Trauma ICU
About The Position
The 16-bed Medical Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is a high-acuity environment in a Level 1 Trauma facility dedicated to the care of critically ill patients facing complex and lifethreatening conditions. This unit routinely admits individuals with sepsis, spinal cord injuries (SCI), respiratory failure requiring intubation, skeletal traction and complex surgical needs. Staffed by a multidisciplinary team of experts, the ICU is equipped to deliver advanced hemodynamic monitoring, aggressive interventions (ie: proning, CRRT, titrating vasopressors) tailored to each patient's needs. The unit emphasizes rapid response, evidence-based care, and critical thinking to optimize outcomes in a dynamic and challenging clinical setting. The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for utilizing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation and evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care to patients. Collaborates with other inter-professional colleagues, including physicians, to plan, implement and evaluate care. Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting. Cares for patients in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up as patients move along the continuum of care. Responsible for the planning and coordination of care, patient assessment, patient education, triage, and various other nursing interventions. Functions within the scope and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules in state of practice and licensure. The Sanford Professional Nursing Practice recognizes the Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as published by the American Nurses Association as the foundation of nursing care delivery and professional conduct.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited nursing program required, including, but not limited to, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).
- Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
- Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in nursing preferred.
Responsibilities
- Utilizing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation and evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care to patients.
- Collaborating with other inter-professional colleagues, including physicians, to plan, implement and evaluate care.
- Demonstrating competency and practicing within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizing appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting.
- Caring for patients in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up as patients move along the continuum of care.
- Planning and coordination of care, patient assessment, patient education, triage, and various other nursing interventions.
- Functioning within the scope and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules in state of practice and licensure.
Benefits
- Sign on bonus available to eligible applicants!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
