RN - ICU, FT

Johnson Regional Medical Center•Clarksville, AR

173d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care in the ICU and may perform general nursing duties in other departments with adequate supervision. The nurse communicates with physicians, the Nurse Manager, and coworkers about changes in patients’ clinical conditions, diagnostic results, and symptoms, and responds promptly and accurately to changes in condition or treatment response. The role includes assessing and reassessing patients across pediatric, geriatric, and general populations; managing pain; revising and evaluating plans of care; administering medications safely; performing point-of-care testing and interpreting results; assisting physicians with procedures; providing age-appropriate care and patient and family education; and documenting care according to current standards and policies. The nurse supports patient safety and quality, coordinates care with other departments, addresses patients’ psychosocial and discharge needs, and operates equipment safely. The position requires flexibility, organization, and the ability to function under stressful situations. The nurse is expected to meet professional, regulatory, confidentiality, attendance, training, and organizational policy requirements. This is a safety-sensitive position under Arkansas law. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities when essential functions can be performed without compromising patient care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
Current BLS certification.
Able to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Basic computer knowledge.
Able to meet the physical demands described, including frequent standing and walking; lifting up to 100 pounds; carrying up to 40 pounds; and pushing or pulling up to 450 pounds.
Able to perform the duties of a safety-sensitive position, including work involving life-threatening procedures, hazardous or flammable materials, controlled substances, food, or medicine.

Nice To Haves

Additional language skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect patient care in the ICU and, with adequate supervision, perform general nursing duties in all departments.
Communicate changes in patients’ clinical conditions, diagnostic results, and symptoms to physicians, the Nurse Manager, and coworkers.
Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatment.
Perform head-to-toe assessments and reassessments for pediatric, geriatric, and general patient populations.
Assess and reassess pain, use appropriate pain-management techniques, and educate patients and families about pain management.
Revise plans of care in response to patients’ treatment and evaluate the overall plan daily for effectiveness.
Perform point-of-care testing according to laboratory and resident care unit policies, interpret results, and take appropriate action.
Provide age-appropriate care and administer medications according to patient age and clinical condition while following the seven medication rights and reducing medication errors.
Develop teaching plans based on identified learning needs, include family as appropriate, and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching.
Assist physicians with procedures and perform treatments and services within the level of licensure.
Treat patients and families with respect and dignity; address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious or spiritual needs; and act as a liaison among administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
Involve patients and families in forming the plan of care and communicate appropriately with the Nurse Manager, coworkers, and physicians.
Apply knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan to identify age-specific needs and provide appropriate care.
Deliver care in a manner that optimizes patient safety, reduces the likelihood of healthcare errors, and supports a culture of safety and quality.
Consult other departments to support an interdisciplinary approach to patient needs.
Maintain good working relationships within the department and with other departments.
Identify patients’ and families’ psychosocial needs and communicate with Social Service or the Discharge Planner about in-hospital and post-discharge needs.
Document care in accordance with current standards and policies.
Manage and operate equipment safely and correctly; coordinate and supervise patient care as necessary.
Complete annual education and in-service requirements, attend scheduled reviews and meetings or read and return meeting minutes, and return in-service materials promptly.
Maintain regulatory compliance, patient confidentiality, and compliance with organizational policies and ethical business practices.
Report to work on time and as scheduled, complete work within designated time, follow dress and identification requirements, and use the computerized punch-time system correctly.
Represent the organization professionally and communicate the hospital’s mission, ethics, goals, and department focus statement.
Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.