The Registered Nurse in the ICU coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department requirements and the scope and standards of nursing practice. Working with medical providers and other care-team members, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN advocates for patients and their families or caregivers and supports the organization’s mission and values. The role includes performing provider-ordered procedures and monitoring, documenting care promptly and thoroughly, and teaching patients and caregivers about medical conditions, status, treatment plans, medications and potential side effects, follow-up measures, and health-related lifestyle changes. The RN explains complex medical terminology in understandable terms and prepares patients and caregivers for ongoing self-management. The RN also applies evidence-based practices and participates in continuous quality improvement, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate and deliver holistic treatment that supports recovery.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree