Advanced Skills, Registered Nurse, RN - HAU ICU - Full-time Days

Kindred Healthcare•Northlake, IL

14h•$42 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides quality care to critically ill patients using the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The RN advocates for patients, supervises care delivered by other caregivers, coordinates care plans with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff, applies critical thinking to support positive clinical outcomes, provides patient education, and participates in discharge planning. The role maintains hospital and nursing department standards, policies, and procedures; performs and documents patient assessments and reassessments; develops and updates individualized nursing care plans; administers medications and treatments; monitors patient status and responds to changes or emergencies; and coordinates care with physicians and other departments. The RN also assists with procedures, supervises and evaluates nursing care, supports staff orientation and evaluation, maintains a safe environment, and ensures accurate records and handoffs. The position requires effective communication, organization, sound judgment under stressful conditions, confidentiality, professional conduct, and compliance with hospital policies and mandatory education. It is a full-time day position in the HAU ICU at Kindred Hospital Chicago - Northlake. The stated pay range is $42.00–$62.41 per hour.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Registered Nursing program.
Current RN state licensure and/or compact state licensure upon hire.
Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification as facility-specified.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification as facility-specified.
At least one year of training and experience in critical care.
Effective spoken and written English communication skills; must read, write, and speak fluent English.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of medications and correct administration based on patient age and clinical condition.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
Ability to maintain good working relationships with coworkers.
Good and regular attendance.

Responsibilities

Provide and coordinate quality nursing care for critically ill patients through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
Advocate for patients and coordinate nursing care plans with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff.
Supervise, direct, and evaluate nursing care provided by other caregivers; assist team members or provide direct care when nursing judgment is required.
Perform admission assessments and reassessments, make referrals to other disciplines, and document assessments, care plans, and pertinent information in the electronic medical record.
Develop, discuss, and update nursing care plans as needed.
Administer medications according to ICU policies and the seven rights of medication administration; understand medication actions, side effects, dosages, and routes.
Receive and verify physician orders, ensure accurate transcription and entry, and follow through on orders.
Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, initiate emergency measures, notify physicians, and obtain orders as appropriate.
Apply arrhythmia protocols and respond to cardiac and respiratory emergencies, sepsis, adverse drug reactions, and transfusion reactions.
Obtain consents for procedures and transfusions and ensure patients have information needed to make informed decisions.
Assist physicians with tests and procedures, including thoracentesis, paracentesis, arterial line placement, and bronchoscopy.
Manage tubes and devices, including catheters, feeding tubes, chest tubes, drains, ostomies, and continuous bladder irrigation.
Set up and monitor hemodynamic systems, including Swan-Ganz catheters, arterial catheters, and cardiac output monitoring.
Verify telemetry lead placement, validate telemetry strips every four hours and as needed, and document appropriately.
Recognize critical laboratory values and normal ranges, and report and document findings appropriately.
Coordinate patient care when patients are scheduled for therapies or procedures with other departments.
Provide patient and family education and apply appropriate emotional and rehabilitative care interventions.
Give a complete report to the oncoming RN, complete documentation, ensure physician orders are signed off, and leave patient rooms in order.
Participate in economical use of supplies and maintain equipment and the patient environment in a clean and safe manner.
Participate in orientation of new personnel and performance evaluations of nursing staff.
Maintain professional growth, current licensure and certifications, and completion of annual health, safety, education, in-service, and meeting requirements.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with ethical business practices, organizational policies, and health, safety, security, and hazardous-material procedures.
Communicate professionally with patients, families, physicians, visitors, employees, and other individuals; represent the organization positively.
Maintain neat appearance, follow the dress code, and wear required identification while on duty.
Maintain good attendance and perform other related duties as assigned.