RN Critical Care Full Time Night Shift:

Riverview Health • Noblesville, IN

2d

About The Position

Job Responsibilities:

Creates, and implements, a written plan of care that addresses the specific
needs and goals of each individual patient, making referrals to other
professional services as required. Modifies the plan of care based on
reassessment of the patient including observed patient response to
treatment/care and evaluation of patient's progress toward goal completion
and delegates tasks to team members, as appropriate within their scope of
practice.
Observes, documents, addresses, and implements planned interventions/care,
communicating the plan to all members of the team through accurate and timely
documentation in the electronic medical record and, when needed, through
verbal reports. Documents accurate patient information in compliance with
policies and regulatory requirements.
Assist with medical procedures as prescribed by the treating physicians.
Maintain working knowledge of equipment and procedures utilized in critical
care setting.
Administers medications, accurately and timely according to physician orders
and organizational policy and procedure. Maintains knowledge of medication
actions and side effects, recognizing allergic reactions and documenting
patients’ response to drugs.
Successfully transitions patients, communicating the most current plan of
care, through walking rounds and providing accurate, timely report to
incoming staff.
Advises physicians, other disciplines, family/significant others of changes
in patient's condition or abnormal findings. Communicates clearly and
concisely.
Provides clear, specific educational and discharge information to each
patient and/or patient family member.
May precept new employees and oversee other members of the care team. Attends
department meetings.

Requirements

• Minimum: Associate of Science from an accredited school of nursing by date of hire to the position.
• One (1) year critical care/progressive care experience
• Registered Nurse license valid to practice in Indiana
• Basic Life Safety (American Heart Association)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support within six (6) months of hire into the position (AHA)

Nice To Haves

• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Two (2) years

Responsibilities

• Creates, and implements, a written plan of care that addresses the specific needs and goals of each individual patient, making referrals to other professional services as required. Modifies the plan of care based on reassessment of the patient including observed patient response to treatment/care and evaluation of patient's progress toward goal completion and delegates tasks to team members, as appropriate within their scope of practice.
• Observes, documents, addresses, and implements planned interventions/care, communicating the plan to all members of the team through accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record and, when needed, through verbal reports. Documents accurate patient information in compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with medical procedures as prescribed by the treating physicians.
• Maintain working knowledge of equipment and procedures utilized in critical care setting.
• Administers medications, accurately and timely according to physician orders and organizational policy and procedure. Maintains knowledge of medication actions and side effects, recognizing allergic reactions and documenting patients’ response to drugs.
• Successfully transitions patients, communicating the most current plan of care, through walking rounds and providing accurate, timely report to incoming staff.
• Advises physicians, other disciplines, family/significant others of changes in patient's condition or abnormal findings. Communicates clearly and concisely.
• Provides clear, specific educational and discharge information to each patient and/or patient family member.
• May precept new employees and oversee other members of the care team. Attends department meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree