RN ICU

William Newton Hospital•Winfield, KS

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the critical care setting. Communicates with physicians about changes in patient’s clinical condition including hemodynamic monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision. Participates in performance improvement and QI activities.

Requirements

Current registered nurse licensure for the State of Kansas.
1-2 years previous experience in Critical Care or 3 years of acute care in nursing.
Successful completion of Critical Care Course.
ACLS and BLS current provider status.
Required TNCC.

Nice To Haves

Encourage CCRN certification.
Encourage PALS, ENPC.

Responsibilities

Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and re-assessment as per policy. This includes pediatric, adult and geriatric patient population. A risk assessment is done each shift including fall, aspiration, DVT, skin and malnutrition risk with appropriate action or consult.
Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring, identifies dysrhythmias and treats appropriately based upon ACLS guidelines and hospital policy.
Ability to monitor hemodynamic status of patient and correctly interpret results.
Assesses pain and provides individual pain management for each patient if required.
Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
Ability to interpret the results of bedside glucose tests (waived tests) and takes appropriate actions on results.
Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on the age of the patient and their clinical condition.
Follows the five (5) rights of medication administration to reduce medication errors and promote patient safety.
Has knowledge of Vasoactive, anti-dysrhythmic and other special IV infusions (i.e., insulin) in caring for critically ill patients.
Treats patients and families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and families.
Formulates a teaching plan for discharge based upon learning needs (assessed on admission), evaluates effectiveness of learning, includes family as appropriate.
Charts education consistently, including heart failure education using CPSI, so other departments can review and update teaching as appropriate.
Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patient’s needs are met and hospital policy is followed.
Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function well under stressful situations. Can revise plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment.
Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient family in the formulation of the plan of care.
Documentation meets current hospital standards and policies.
Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff, Director of Nursing and Administrative team.
Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures both in ICU and other departments.
Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
Consults other departments as appropriate to provide collaborative patient care and performance improvement activities.
Helps maintain Performance Improvement activities for department -- keeping PI work sheets up-to-date.
Orders supplies for the unit when needed.
Performs Unit Clerk duties for the unit.
Helps with orientation and in-service training for the hospital staff members, participates in guidance and education programs.