Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

Adelphi Staffing • Tahlequah, OK

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing care to critically ill adult and pediatric patients in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Step-Down Unit (SDU) in Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma. The role involves monitoring patients according to acuity and unit staffing ratios, developing individualized care plans, administering treatments, documenting care in Cerner, and using Pyxis for medication dispensing. The position is a 13-week contract scheduled for three 12-hour day shifts per week. The nurse must be willing to wear a mask at all times while working in the ICU.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience.
• Active Oklahoma single-state nursing license or compact nursing license.
• Pediatric nursing experience.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Current AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Willingness to wear a mask at all times while working in the ICU.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to critically ill adult and pediatric patients with a wide variety of medical conditions and diseases.
• Assess, monitor, and evaluate patients' conditions and respond promptly to changes in clinical status.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and safety standards.
• Monitor patients in the ICU and SDU according to their acuity levels and unit staffing ratios.
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the Cerner electronic medical record.
• Utilize the Pyxis automated medication dispensing system safely and effectively.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain compliance with facility policies, infection prevention procedures, and patient safety standards.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed