REGISTERED NURSE RN- ICU- CASUAL

Independence Health System•Clarion, PA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care under the direction of the Nurse Manager and Charge Nurse. The RN demonstrates commitment to Clarion Hospital’s mission, vision, and values; promotes positive health outcomes through patient teaching; advocates for patients and families; and provides care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. In specialized areas, the RN may provide total patient care, connect and monitor equipment, interpret electronic displays, and respond to emergencies by initiating life-saving actions, including ACLS protocols. The role includes maintaining clinical competencies and continuing education, serving as a preceptor and orienting assigned staff, participating in committees and staff meetings, and complying with patient-rights, safety, personal protective equipment, and corporate compliance requirements. The RN may perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of a State Board-approved professional nursing program.
Current Pennsylvania State Registered Nurse license.
Current basic CPR certification.
ACLS, PALS, and neonatal resuscitation certifications as appropriate to the area.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical and psychosocial condition throughout the continuum of care.
Develop, plan, coordinate, and implement patient care plans with the patient, family, and multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Evaluate patient outcomes, care-plan effectiveness, and readiness for discharge; revise plans and make referrals as indicated.
Teach and advocate for patients and families, including providing education based on assessed learning needs and promoting health.
Respond to patient care needs promptly, including call bells, verbal requests, and bed-exit alarms.
Administer prescribed treatments, medications, and therapies within the scope of practice.
Act as a liaison coordinating care among nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals, and communicate the plan of care to relevant team members, patients, and families.
Serve as a preceptor and orient assigned staff and students.
Maintain position-specific skills and competencies annually and continuing education appropriate to the discipline.
Participate in nursing and hospital committees as appropriate and attend at least 70% of department staff meetings.
Demonstrate customer service, professional behavior, respect, and effective communication with internal and external individuals and groups.
Use manual and automated information systems to improve patient safety.
Use supplies judiciously, anticipate needs for special supplies and equipment, and recommend changes to support cost effectiveness.
Comply with personal protective equipment requirements for protection from infectious body fluids and other hazardous substances.
In specialized areas, provide total patient care, connect and monitor equipment, interpret electronic displays, and respond to emergencies, including initiating ACLS protocols.
Comply with the Corporate Compliance Policy and applicable laws, rules, regulations, and standards of conduct; report suspected violations to the appropriate supervisor or compliance official.
Perform other duties as assigned.