Registered Nurse-ICU-FT

Marshall Health Network, Inc.; Heights (WV); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Point Pleasant, West Virginia, United States is seeking a full-time ICU RN to perform essential nursing duties in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires education as an RN with WV licensure, BCLS, and preferred PALS/ACLS; one year in critical care is desired. Responsibilities include assessment, planning, care delivery, documentation, patient education, and collaborative discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of nursing with current West Virginia license.
• BCLS required; PALS and ACLS preferred or obtainable within six months.
• One year of nursing experience; critical care preferred.
• Ability to work in a high-stress ICU environment and set priorities.

Responsabilités

• Performs initial assessment of patient and formulates plan of care.
• Documents care accurately and assists with discharge planning and education.
• Delegates duties appropriately and serves as preceptor for new staff.
• Maintains medication safety and narcotics control.
• Adheres to hospital policies, unit protocols and CQI initiatives.

Connaissances

Critical care

ACLS/PALS

On-call readiness

Patient education

Formation

Nursing degree

WV RN license

BCLS certification

PALS/ACLS preferred

Outils

EMR/EHR

Description du poste

Point Pleasant, West Virginia, United States

Job Description

Seeking a full-time RN in the ICU department to perform the following duties:

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job.

The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time.

• Performs initial assessment of patient.
• Formulates a plan of care and nursing diagnosis based on the assessment.
• Revises and updates plan of care through continuous monitoring and evaluation of patient.
• Performs nursing care in a safe and timely manner according to unit specific proficiencies, hospital policies and procedures and philosophy.
• Accurate documentation of care.
• Provides patient education and discharge planning in collaboration with other disciplines.
• Delegates patient care duties according to the proficiency level of team members while retaining accountability for duties delegated.
• Assist in education and staff development of professional and nonprofessional personnel and provides technical supervision on the unit.
• Serves as preceptor to new employees.
• Continually evaluates care being delivered and constantly strives to increase quality and efficiency through the hospital-wide, interdisciplinary CQI process. Attends meetings as assigned.
• Keeps Assistant Executive Director/Patient Care Services and/or Risk Management apprised of special concerns regarding quality, cost effective care and risk management issues. Keeps Unit Coordinator appraised of actions.
• Utilizes standards of national specialty organizations.
• Takes responsibility for specific projects as assigned which will ensure departmental compliance to standards of environment of care, management of information, care of patients, and infection control. Attends meetings as assigned.
• Notes structural and/or equipment damage, requests maintenance Repairs as necessary and reports action to Unit Coordinator.
• Maintains emergency drugs, equipment and supplies.
• Assists with unit cleanliness.
• Attends to patient's and family's needs concerning responses to illness event. Considers emotional and spiritual as well as physical health.
• Works in harmonious manner with team members and strives to create a climate conductive to open and honest dialogue and sharing of concerns. Attends unit meetings.
• Attends educational offerings. Must maintain a minimum of 24 Contact hours annually. Maintains ACLS and PALS certifications.
• Responsible for safeguarding medications and narcotics.
• Participates in developing and evaluating annual unit goals and objectives.
• Safe administration of medications with appropriate monitoring.
• Completes all annual competencies for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned.

privacy rights and values of individual patients and provides care accordingly.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING:

Graduate of a school of nursing with current WV license. BCLS required. PALS and ACLS preferred or obtainable within six (6) months.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Previous experience in nursing required.

One (1) years’ nursing experience preferred in critical care area.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Must demonstrate the ability to effectively recognize the unique needs of patients of all ages including neonates, pediatrics, adolescents and geriatrics. Must be able to cope with highly stressful situations and set priorities for multiple tasks. Must possess knowledge of nursing services policies and procedure manuals. If on call, must be able to report to duty within 20 minutes.

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