Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc.; Valley Park (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc. seeks a registered nurse to provide direct patient care in ICU settings, focusing on assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to ensure patient safety and quality care.

The role involves collaborating with the healthcare team to create individualized care plans, educating patients and families on illness management and post-treatment care, and participating in initiatives to enhance care quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Nursing diploma or associate's degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Valid RN license required.
• No prior experience required, though under two years is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a critical environment.
• Develop care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Educate patients and families on post-treatment care and medications.
• Contribute to a safe, collaborative healthcare setting.

Skills

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Teamwork

Patient education

Safety protocols

Education

Nursing diploma

Associate's degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Role

Provides direct patient care in the ICU, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, while promoting patient safety and quality standards.

• Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans, ensuring effective communication across care settings.
• Educates patients and families on managing illnesses, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Participates in professional development and initiatives that enhance care quality and regulatory compliance.
• Utilizes critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs, considering patient values and barriers.

Qualifications

Nursing diploma or associate's degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred. Valid RN license required, no prior experience necessary, though less than two years of experience is preferred.

Skills

Critical thinking, effective communication, teamwork, patient education, and adherence to safety protocols.

Key Duties

Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a critical environment, develop care plans, educate families, and contribute to a safe, collaborative healthcare setting.