Staff Nurse - ICU PRN

Fisher-Titus Health•Norwalk, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Nurse in the ICU manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care using the nursing process and principles of primary nursing, in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. The nurse assesses patient and family needs, develops and communicates plans of care in collaboration with patients and their support persons, implements medical plans and nursing interventions, evaluates patient responses, and maintains accurate documentation for the healthcare team. The role also includes maintaining current knowledge, certifications, and licensure; pursuing professional development; supporting and directing other personnel as assigned; and contributing to a respectful, safe, effective team environment. The nurse follows hospital safety, exposure-control, confidentiality, quality-assurance, and regulatory requirements, and is expected to demonstrate compassionate communication, service etiquette, commitment to safety, and high-quality care. This is an ICU PRN position with varied shifts.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current license in the state of Ohio.
Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, including relevant knowledge and skills.
Current BLS certification required.
ACLS certification required.
PALS required.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling; lifting up to 25 pounds for one-third or more of the time.
Ability to perform precise motor functions with both hands and gross motor functions with both feet.
Ability to work in an environment with exposure to body fluids.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with hospital safety, security, and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

TCAR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess and diagnose patient and family needs to provide quality care to assigned patients.
Develop, discuss, and communicate a realistic plan of care in collaboration with each patient and their family or support person.
Implement medical plans of care, nursing interventions, and procedures using the necessary skills and judgment.
Reassess identified problems, care provided, and patient responses to address patient and family needs and maintain care quality.
Maintain accurate, current documentation of nursing care for use by the healthcare team.
Maintain current knowledge, certifications, and licensure, and pursue professional growth and development.
Treat patients, families, visitors, and coworkers with respect and regard for their dignity.
Attend required safety training and follow general, department-specific, and job-related safety responsibilities.
Perform unit responsibilities in accordance with the scope of service and the needs of patients of different ages.
Follow hospital exposure-control plans for bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
Work effectively with the department or unit team to support its goals and objectives.
Serve as a role model and support and develop current and new staff.
Direct other licensed and non-licensed personnel in providing patient care when assigned.
Attend mandatory education, monthly staff meetings, and monthly rounding with the manager; complete required department-specific education and training.
Maintain professional appearance, wear the required photo identification badge, and protect confidential hospital and patient information.
Support patient rights, privacy, dignity, and well-being in a safe and secure environment.
Follow safety, universal precaution, fire, disaster, risk-management, security, and equipment-reporting procedures; report or correct unsafe conditions as appropriate.
Support quality assurance and comply with regulatory requirements and applicable law and policy.
Communicate compassionately using active listening, AIDET, key words at key times, and HEART service recovery techniques.
Demonstrate service etiquette, greet patients, maintain a calm and positive manner, protect privacy, respect patient diversity, and manage expectations of care.
Recognize risks early, follow safety guidelines, and speak up about safety concerns.
Deliver efficient, effective, purposeful care and engage in practices that continually improve processes.
Assume other duties and responsibilities as necessary.