RN, Registered Nurse - ICU Med/Surg
About The Position
The competent Nurse in the same or similar clinical setting practices independently and demonstrates awareness of relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, works toward long-range goals or plans, and continues developing the ability to manage clinical contingencies. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers to help manage the clinical situation. Provides nursing care consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients. Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with the nurse’s level of practice. Administers medications and treatments using appropriate protocols and monitors for side effects and effectiveness. Documents patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided. Assesses learning needs, educates patients, family members, and caregivers, and identifies issues and resources. Newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire. New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member, and onboarding requirements are validated through organizational entry competency validation and Critical Care Department-specific competency validation. Associates must complete annual competency verification requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is preferred.
- Current RN license in the state of employment or compact RN license.
- BLS certification required; AHA or Red Cross certification is accepted at hire, with no grace period.
- Current ACLS certification required; applicable credential grace periods state completion within 30 days for experienced associates or 90 days for new graduates and experienced associates new to the specialty.
- Completion of New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire for newly hired experienced RNs.
- Completion of organizational entry competency validation and Critical Care Department-specific competency validation.
- Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.
- One year of experience in a Critical Care setting preferred; new graduates will be accepted.
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
Responsibilities
- Meet applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Provide nursing care using assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
- Address patients’ and families’ psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs according to level of practice.
- Administer medications and treatments according to appropriate protocols and monitor for side effects and effectiveness.
- Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
- Assess learning needs and educate patients, family members, and caregivers; identify issues and resources.
- Make appropriate assignments and delegate to other care providers.
- Complete required orientation, onboarding competency validations, and annual competency verification requirements.
