RN Critical Care Full-Time Day Shift

Riverview Health•Noblesville, IN

About The Position

The RN Critical Care nurse creates and implements an individualized written plan of care, reassesses patients, and modifies care based on their response to treatment and progress toward goals. The nurse coordinates and communicates care with the healthcare team, documents accurately in the electronic medical record, assists with physician-prescribed procedures, and administers medications according to orders and organizational policy. The role includes educating patients and families, supporting safe transitions between staff, and potentially precepting new employees and overseeing other care-team members.

Requirements

Associate of Science degree from an accredited school of nursing by the date of hire.
At least one year of critical care or progressive care experience.
Valid Indiana Registered Nurse license.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification from the American Heart Association within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Two years of experience.

Responsibilities

Create and implement a written plan of care addressing each patient's specific needs and goals, and refer patients to other professional services as required.
Reassess patients and modify the plan of care based on observed responses to treatment and progress toward goals.
Delegate tasks to team members as appropriate and within their scope of practice.
Observe, document, address, and implement planned interventions and care; communicate the plan through timely documentation and verbal reports when needed.
Document accurate patient information in compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
Assist with medical procedures prescribed by treating physicians.
Maintain working knowledge of equipment and procedures used in the critical care setting.
Administer medications accurately and promptly according to physician orders and organizational policies and procedures.
Maintain knowledge of medication actions and side effects; recognize allergic reactions and document patients' responses to medications.
Transition patients by communicating the current plan of care during walking rounds and providing an accurate, timely report to incoming staff.
Advise physicians, other disciplines, and family or significant others of changes in patient condition or abnormal findings.
Communicate clearly and concisely.
Provide clear, specific education and discharge information to patients and/or family members.
May precept new employees and oversee other members of the care team.
Attend department meetings.