Icu Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program.
• State or compact-state Registered Nurse licensure upon hire.
• Facility-specified Basic Life Support certification.
• Facility-specified Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
• At least one year of training and experience in critical care.
• Effective written and verbal communication in English; must read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on patient age and clinical condition.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with coworkers.
• Good and regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain nursing standards and implement hospital and nursing department policies and procedures.
• Assess patients on admission and make referrals to other disciplines as appropriate.
• Develop and update nursing care plans in coordination with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Document admission assessments, reassessments, care plans, and other pertinent information in the electronic medical record.
• Use biomedical equipment safely and effectively, including defibrillators, suction machines, IV and feeding pumps, PCA pumps, and blood glucose monitoring machines.
• Obtain procedure and blood transfusion consents and ensure patients have information needed to make informed decisions.
• Receive physician orders, ensure accurate transcription and order entry, and follow through on orders.
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, initiate emergency action, notify physicians, and obtain orders as needed.
• Report and accurately document pertinent patient observations and reactions.
• Administer medications according to ICU policies and procedures, demonstrating knowledge of medication actions, side effects, dosages, routes, and the seven rights of medication administration.
• Recognize cardiac rhythms and initiate the applicable arrhythmia protocols.
• Direct, supervise, and evaluate nursing care provided to patients.
• Assist physicians with special tests and procedures, including thoracentesis, paracentesis, arterial line placement, and bronchoscopy.
• Use supplies economically and maintain equipment in a clean and safe manner.
• Participate in orientation of new personnel and performance evaluations of nursing staff.
• Assist team members with patient care and provide direct care when professional nursing skills and judgment are needed.
• Coordinate nursing care when patients are scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments.
• Assist with or institute emergency measures for adverse patient developments, including cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, or sepsis.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment and apply appropriate therapeutic interventions related to patients’ emotional and rehabilitative needs.
• Use current ACLS certification and protocols to assess patients, render lifesaving first aid, and make appropriate referrals.
• Manage tubes and devices, including catheters, feeding tubes, chest tubes, drains, ostomies, and continuous bladder irrigation.
• Set up and monitor hemodynamic systems, including Swan-Ganz and arterial catheters and cardiac output.
• Recognize critical laboratory values and normal ranges and report and document results appropriately.
• Verify telemetry lead placement, validate telemetry strips every four hours and as needed, and document appropriately.
• Assess and meet patient and family education needs.
• Provide complete handoff reports to the oncoming RN and ensure documentation, physician orders, and patient rooms are in order.
• Communicate pertinent information to nurses, physicians, and patients.
• Maintain professional appearance, identification, confidentiality, professional development, and required health, safety, and education requirements.
• Attend mandatory in-services and staff meetings and represent the organization professionally.
• Follow organizational policies and departmental and hospital health, safety, security, and hazardous materials procedures.
• Maintain current licensure and certifications required for the position.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account and health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Wellness benefits