RN - MICU - PT - Days (74880)

Hamilton Health Care System•Cleveland, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The ICU Registered Nurse, under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and the Nursing Supervisor, is responsible for the nursing care of the patients in the Intensive Care Unit and is responsible for the direction of patient care. The RN delivers care based on patient needs appropriate for adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. He/she demonstrates an interest in a patient-centered approach to total nursing care. Supervisors instruct staff in the department. Demonstrates cooperation, flexibility, and resourcefulness when dealing with patients, visitors, physicians, and hospital personnel. The RN shall be responsible for planning, supervising, and evaluating the nursing care of patients and for correlating the nursing process, the medical plan of care, and policies. Observe professional ethics in maintaining confidential information acquired concerning the personal, financial, medical, or employment status of patients of Bradley Medical Center and their families. Must follow and enforce accepted safety practices for patients and the hospital. Participate in Performance improvement activities. Utilize the nursing process to oversee and provide age-specific patient care. Communicate in an acceptable and easily understood manner.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing as evidenced by verification of state licensure.
Minimum of one year of med/surg or critical care experience in an acute care facility within the last three years preferred.
Current Tennessee or Compact State registered nurse license required.
Current BLS and ACLS are preferred.
If not BLS certified on hire, must acquire within 30 days, or before providing patient care within the facility.
If not ACLS certified on hire, must acquire within one year.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the nursing care of the patients in the Intensive Care Unit
Responsible for the direction of patient care
Delivers care based on patient needs appropriate for adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
Instruct staff in the department
Responsible for planning, supervising, and evaluating the nursing care of patients and for correlating the nursing process, the medical plan of care, and policies
Observe professional ethics in maintaining confidential information acquired concerning the personal, financial, medical, or employment status of patients of Bradley Medical Center and their families
Follow and enforce accepted safety practices for patients and the hospital
Participate in Performance improvement activities
Utilize the nursing process to oversee and provide age-specific patient care
Communicate in an acceptable and easily understood manner