Registered Nurse - Medical ICU
About The Position
The Registered Nurse in the Medical ICU collaborates with physicians to develop plans of care aimed at returning patients to optimal health. The role provides bedside nursing care, carries out medical orders, delegates and oversees the functions of nursing and ancillary personnel, and evaluates the effectiveness of care plans. The nurse provides critical care, including hemodynamic monitoring and management of hemodynamic or respiratory instability, including care involving mechanical ventilation. The position also requires accurate administration of high-risk medications, participation in unit quality measures, evidence-based practice, and promoting a compassionate, therapeutic environment. The scheduled shift is 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on days, for 72 hours bi-weekly.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Hold a current license to practice in the state of Michigan.
- Current BLS issued by the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- Satisfactorily complete an ACLS course and Critical Care course within one year of hire or transfer.
- Satisfactorily complete the first available Basic Dysrhythmia course.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of experience in an acute care setting or equivalent.
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification.
Responsibilities
- Integrate evidence-based knowledge into nursing practice.
- Delegate and coordinate nursing-care tasks and assignments.
- Facilitate or participate in patient conferences.
- Identify and address patients’ ongoing and discharge or transfer teaching needs by communicating with appropriate resource persons and attending planning conferences.
- Pursue professional growth through educational opportunities and hospital or community programs.
- Teach or guide professional and ancillary personnel.
- Precept or mentor new employees and students.
- Act as team leader to support proper patient placement and delegation of assignments.
- Manage critical care for patients requiring hemodynamic monitoring.
- Administer high-risk medications accurately and effectively.
- Monitor and manage patients with hemodynamic instability.
- Monitor and manage patients with respiratory instability, including mechanical ventilation.
- Participate in unit quality measures and incorporate evidence-based practice into patient care.
- Promote a compassionate, therapeutic environment.
- Provide bedside nursing care, carry out medical orders, oversee delegated personnel, and evaluate care-plan effectiveness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
