Staff Nurse - ICU PRN

Fisher-Titus Medical Center•Norwalk, OH

About The Position

The Staff Nurse in the ICU manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care using the nursing process and primary nursing principles, in accordance with hospital and departmental policies. The nurse assesses patient and family needs, develops and communicates plans of care with patients and their support people, implements medical plans and nursing interventions, and reassesses patient responses to ensure quality care. The role includes maintaining accurate documentation, current licensure and certifications, and professional development. The nurse works as part of the unit team, directs other personnel in patient care as assigned, and supports and develops current and new staff. The position is PRN with varied shifts. Fisher-Titus serves residents of the greater Huron County area and emphasizes compassionate, convenient, high-quality community healthcare.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Ohio nursing license.
Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, including relevant knowledge and skills.
BLS required.
ACLS certification required.
PALS required.

Nice To Haves

TCAR 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 with each patient and their family or support person.
Implement medical plans of care, nursing interventions, and procedures using appropriate skills and judgment.
Reassess identified problems, care provided, and patient responses to meet patient and family needs and support quality care.
Maintain accurate, current documentation of nursing care for use by the healthcare team.
Maintain current knowledge, certifications, and licensure; pursue professional growth and development.
Treat patients, families, visitors, and colleagues with respect and preserve their dignity.
Attend required safety training and understand responsibilities related to general, department-specific, and job-related safety hazards.
Perform unit responsibilities within the scope of service, addressing 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 meet its goals and objectives.
Serve as a role model and support the development of current and new staff.
Direct other licensed and non-licensed personnel in patient care as assigned.
Attend mandatory education and department training; follow safety, security, regulatory, and confidentiality requirements.
Attend monthly staff meetings and participate in monthly rounding with the manager.
Support patient rights, privacy, dignity, safety, and well-being.
Communicate compassionately, use active listening and designated communication and service-recovery tools, and demonstrate service etiquette.
Follow safety guidelines, identify risks, and contribute to continual improvement and high-quality care.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as necessary.