RN, Staff Nurse - ICU (Nights)

Licking Memorial Health Systems•Newark, OH

78d•Onsite

About The Position

A clinical competent registered professional nurse who delivers patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. Prescribes, delegates and coordinates the nursing care provided to patients throughout the health system. Effectively interacts with the patient, significant others, and health care team members while maintaining the standards of professional nursing.

Requirements

Current R.N. licensure inr Ohio (must be maintained)
Current CPR card and maintain
Obtain/maintain ECG rhythm recognition.
Ability to formulate nursing care plans
Obtain ACLS within six months and maintain
Maintain knowledge of new technology and equipment
Ability to work independently
Successful candidate must have excellent critical thinking skills
LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.

Responsibilities

Acquire and maintain current knowledge of all equipment and procedures/treatments generally used in the care of critical patients.
Safely and accurately administer medications within the scope of RN practice.
Document/Communicate pertinent information regarding patient condition.
Provide direction and supervision to LPNs, POCTs and other ancillary staff
Assist physician with invasive/ non-invasive procedures performed on the nursing unit.
Perform crisis intervention.
Monitor and ensure the accurate and timely completion of physician orders.
Administer and monitor Critical Care drugs safely/accurately.
Perform defibrillation, cardioversion, and external pacing effectively/safely.
Perform other duties as requested.