REGISTERED NURSE RN - MICU

Independence Health System; North Butler (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Intensive Care Unit to provide direct nursing care for acutely ill patients during steady nights rotation (7 PM to 7:30 AM). The role emphasizes nursing process utilization, performance improvement, effective communication, and ongoing professional growth in a high-acuity setting.

Ideal candidates will be graduates of a RN program with PA RN license and CPR; ACLS within one year is required, with prior critical care or med-surg

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Registered Nurse Program.
• Current PA RN license, CPR, ACLS within 1 year of hire.
• Clinical rotation during educational program.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to ICU patients.
• Participate in performance improvement and nursing process.
• Communicate effectively and contribute to quality improvement and professional growth.

Skills

Nursing care

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Education

Registered Nurse Program

Bachelor Degree in Nursing, CCRN

Job description

Description

Steady Nights Rotation, Shifts: 7p-730a

Reports to :

Clinical Supervisor, ICU

N/A

Job Summary

Responsible for providing direct nursing care to assigned patients in the Intensive Care Unit. Provides intensive nursing care to acutely ill medical and/or surgical inpatients. The Registered Nurse’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performance improvement initiatives, utilization of the nursing process in the provision of care, communication skills, flexibility, quality improvement activities, and professional growth.

Education

Graduate of a Registered Nurse Program

Bachelor Degree in Nursing, CCRN

Registration/Certification/Licensure

Current PA RN license, Healthcare Provider CPR, ACLS within one year of hire/transfer, and Act 33/73 clearances

Experience

Clinical rotation through educational program.

Preferred

Prior med-surg experience and arrhythmia interpretation. Critical Care experience, including but not limited to: IABP, IV insertion, care of the ventilator patient, ABG’s, Swan Ganz, Arterial Lines, care of the post open heart patient, and care of the patient requiring CRRT, ACLS, and PALS.

Other Requirements

Comprehensive Crisis Management per policy, participation in the Rapid Response Team and the Cardiac Arrest Team as assigned.

Status

Non-Exempt

Physical Requirements

The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted:
Occasional:(0-1/3 of day , 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr)
Frequent:(1/3 -2/3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr)
Constant: (> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr)
NOTE: An asterisk (*)indicates that the item is an essential function.

Standing*- Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary - FREQUENT

Walking*- Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about - FREQUENT

Sitting*- Body remains in a seated position - OCCASIONAL

Stooping*- To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - OCCASIONAL

Bending*- To flex the upper body forward - FREQUENT

Twisting*- To rotate the upper body forward - FREQUENT

Climbing*- To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders - OCCASIONAL

Ladders*- To ascend and descend ladders - N/A

Stairs*- To ascend and descend stairs - OCCASIONAL

Kneeling*- To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - OCCASIONAL

Squatting*- To move the body downwards by bending both knees - OCCASIONAL

Crouching*- To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs - OCCASIONAL

Crawling*- To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees - OCCASIONAL

Reaching Horizontal*- To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - CONSTANT

Reaching Overhead*- To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - FREQUENT

Grasping*- Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - FREQUENT

Finger Manipulation*- To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - CONSTANT

Seeing*- Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT

Hearing*- Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT

Repetitive Upper Extremity Use*- Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - CONSTANT

Repetitive Lower Extremity Use*- Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - N/A

Pushing*- To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pushing refers to moving an object away from the person

FREQUENT

Up to 20#

Pulling*- To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pulling refers to moving an object towards the person

OCCASIONAL

20# - 50#

Lift*- Floor to Waist

OCCASIONAL

20# - 50#

Lift*- Waist to shoulder

FREQUENT

Up to 20#

Lift*- Shoulder to overhead

FREQUENT

Up to 20#

Carrying- To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet)

FREQUENT

Up to 20#

Working alone- N/A

Constant interruptions- FREQUENT

Working with hands in water*- FREQUENT

Use of power tools- N/A

Exposure to vibration- N/A

Exposure to dust- N/A

Exposure to noise (constant)- OCCASIONAL

Exposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc)- N/A

Exposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing- N/A

Exposure to slippery walking surfaces- OCCASIONAL

Exposure to solvents, grease, oils- N/A

Exposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift)*- FREQUENT

Working with bloodborne pathogens*- FREQUENT

Cardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical Demand

Physical Demand

Examples of similar activity intensity

Sedentary to Light 0 - 3.5 Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work.

Medium 3.6 - 6.3 House work (mopping, scrubbing), health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching, yoga, walk/run-play with children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket/wood, auto body repair, shoveling snow, golf (carrying clubs).

Heavy to Very Heavy > 6.4 Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailing hay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood.

As relates to this position:

Sedentary to Light - CONSTANT

Heavy to Very Heavy - N/A

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