RN - Icu/Ccu

First Connect Health • Seaford, DE

2d

About The Position

Patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) have acute care needs requiring continuous monitoring that cannot be provided on general floors or the PCU. The ICU RN develops, implements, and evaluates a plan of patient care using ANA Standards and the Nursing Process, and acts as a patient advocate. The RN provides support, information, and direct care; skillfully uses equipment and technology; and demonstrates technical competence in nursing procedures. The Registered Nurse educates patients and families on significant self-care issues. Inventory and the distribution or delivery of medications may also be required.

Requirements

• Be licensed and currently registered to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Hold a nursing license in the state of permanent residency.
• Hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Obtain Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 12 months of employment.
• Obtain NIH Stroke Scale Certification during orientation.
• Work weekends as needed by the unit.
• Work overtime on occasion.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate a plan of patient care using ANA Standards and the Nursing Process.
• Act as a patient advocate.
• Provide patient support, information, and direct care.
• Use equipment and technology skillfully and perform nursing procedures competently.
• Educate patients and families on significant self-care issues.
• Perform medication inventory and distribution or delivery when required.

Benefits

• VivPost

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed