ICU Registered Nurse (PRN)

Western Missouri Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Missouri Medical Center is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to provide nursing care to patients. This professional will work within the scope of nursing protocols and report to the charge nurse. The ideal candidate should have a strong commitment to patient care and the ability to assist in both routine and emergency situations.

Applicants must hold a current RN license in Missouri and possess certifications in BLS, ACLS, and TNCC. This is a pivotal role demanding both technical nursing skills and compassion towards patients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing required.
• Must be currently licensed to practice as a professional Registered Nurse (RN) in Missouri.
• Current AHA BLS and ACLS required.
• Current TNCC required or obtained within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Direct or perform nursing care to patients assigned to the team.
• Assist providers with various medical procedures.
• Implement patient care according to planned interventions.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Support the Medical Center’s Mission/Vision/Philosophy.

Skills

Critical care assessment

Procedural assistance

Patient care implementation

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing

Active RN license in Missouri

Job description

PURPOSE STATEMENT

A staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional registered nurse who directs and/or performs nursing care to patients assigned to his/her team within the scope of his/her license. The RN reports to the charge nurse on the unit to which he/she is assigned. This RN must effectively prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrate appropriate assessment and knowledge of the critically ill patient.
• Demonstrate the ability to assist providers with procedures that include but are not limited to: arterial lines, central line placement, and ventilators.
• Implement patient care according to planned interventions to attain the patient’s optimal level of function and documents according to policy.
• Demonstrate positive customer service relations.
• Routinely participates in Quality Improvement projects and encourages the department to continuously improve.
• Assist co-workers as needed/requested.
• Support the Medical Center’s Mission/Vision/Philosophy positively.
• Demonstrate the understanding of efficiently and appropriately staffing the unit. Key concepts: adjusting staffing levels as indicated, using resources efficiently.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Expected to serve as sitters as needed, following the successful completion of designated sitter education and training provided.
• Perform other essential duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing.
• Currently licensed to practice as a professional Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Missouri.
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS required or obtained within 6 months.
• Current TNCC required or obtained within 12 months.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 12 hours a day.
• Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.
• Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.
• Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.
• Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition.
• Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 35 lbs.