Staff RN - Burn/Wound ICU FT Days
About The Position
The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a defined patient population in the assigned care setting. Care is based on interpreting and carrying out the medical and nursing plan of treatment using established procedures, standards, and protocols during the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit. The role includes general nursing competencies and department-specific responsibilities involving sedation monitoring, CVVHD, thrombolytic therapy, vasoactive and cardiac medications, and cardiac rhythm interpretation.
Requirements
- College diploma in Nursing.
- One year of experience in acute care.
- Registered Nurse license.
- ACLS certification.
- PALS certification.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to infection prevention guidelines and policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe, optimal care.
- Assess patients’ histories and physiological and psychosocial status.
- Communicate with patients, families, medical staff, and others throughout the continuum of care.
- Comply with national patient safety goals, organizational quality goals, regulatory requirements, and ethical obligations.
- Interpret variables affecting patient care and follow reporting processes.
- Participate in Magnet Model-aligned and organizational activities, peer review, and professional development.
- Serve as an active and engaged preceptor.
- Provide age-specific individualized care, patient and family education, and patient-safety interventions.
- Use critical thinking to develop and carry out care plans according to patient needs.
- Use resources economically and administer medications safely; use safe patient-handling practices.
- Follow moderate sedation guidelines and monitor patients according to policy.
- Perform transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation to assist with sedation level.
- Discuss assessment and management of patients requiring CVVHD.
- Administer thrombolytic agents as indicated and ordered; monitor patients receiving them, including intra-arterial administration, and recognize possible complications.
- Administer vasoactive drugs, antiarrhythmic medications, and other cardiac and emergency medications.
- Interpret cardiac rhythms and provide appropriate interventions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
