Registered Nurse - Surgical ICU
About The Position
The Registered Nurse in the Surgical ICU collaborates with physicians to develop a plan of care aimed at returning patients to optimal health. The nurse provides bedside care, carries out medical orders, delegates and oversees the work of designated support personnel, and evaluates the effectiveness of the care plan. The role includes leadership, care coordination, patient and staff education, and mentoring. In the ICU, the nurse manages critical care involving hemodynamic monitoring, high-risk medications, hemodynamic instability, and respiratory instability, including mechanical ventilation. The nurse also participates in unit quality measures, applies evidence-based practice, and promotes a compassionate, therapeutic environment.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current license to practice in the state of Michigan.
- BLS certification 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.
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 coordinating with appropriate resources and attending planning conferences.
- Pursue professional growth through educational opportunities and programs.
- Teach or guide professional and ancillary personnel.
- Precept and mentor new employees and students.
- Serve as a team leader to support proper patient placement and delegation of assignments.
- Manage critical care involving 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 actively in unit quality measures.
- Incorporate evidence-based practice into patient care.
- Promote compassion and a therapeutic environment.
- Provide bedside nursing care, carry out medical orders, oversee designated support personnel, and evaluate the effectiveness of care plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
