RN - ICU

Cynet Health; City of Norwich (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in ICU will provide high-quality critical care to patients in a 13-week assignment in New York. The role requires 2+ years of critical care experience, NYS RN license, and current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

The position emphasizes collaboration, patient advocacy, and adherence to standards. Responsibilities include assessment, care planning, delegation, and education of patients and families, with participation in the Nursing Shared Governance

Qualifications

• RN experience 6 months to 3 years required
• Management experience 0 to 3 years
• Five plus years of direct nursing experience

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered nursing care as primary nurse and coordinate care
• Assess, plan, delegate, implement and evaluate nursing care
• Educate patients and families on health promotion and disease management
• Ensure compliance with nursing practice standards and regulatory requirements
• Participate in shared governance and professional development

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Judgment

Organizational understanding

Planning

Problem-solving

Quality

Reliability

Safety and risk management

Education

BSN preferred

Nursing degree; RN qualification

Job description

RN - ICU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Staff

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 3x12 Day

Hours per Shift: 12 (7a to 7p)

Experience: 2+ years critical care/ICU level experience required

License: Current NYS RN License

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS

Must-Have: Nursing (RN) experience of six months to three years; management experience of zero to three years; five plus years of direct experience.

Description:The Registered Nurse (RN) protects, promotes, and optimizes health and abilities.The RN works on the prevention of illness and injury and the alleviation of suffering through diagnosis and treatment.Advocacy in the care of individuals and families is a key responsibility.The RN is accountable for compliance with all standards of practice and professional development.This includes adhering to the Nurse Practice Act, policies, and the Code of Ethics for Nurses.The RN promotes a caring and healing environment for patient-centered care.

The RN assesses, plans, delegates, coordinates, implements, and evaluates nursing care.They manage a group of patients, serving as a primary nurse and accountable nurse when designated.Consideration of factors related to safety, effectiveness, competency, cost, and impact are essential.

Education of patients and families in health promotion and disease management is required.The RN must have a working knowledge of pharmacology and safely administer medications.Responsibility for productivity and effective resource utilization is shared among the team.Compliance with nursing practice standards, regulatory requirements, and policies is mandatory.

Active participation in and support of the Nursing Shared Governance Model is expected.Engagement in professional development and completion of all mandatory education requirements is essential.Integration of nursing research and current evidence into practice is encouraged.

The RN provides a supportive learning environment for new employees and students.Following organizational values is crucial.Other duties as assigned may be required.

Required skills and experience include collaboration, communication (verbal & written), judgment/critical thinking, and organizational understanding.Planning, problem-solving, quality, reliability, and safety and risk management skills are also necessary.

Preferred skills include previous clinical nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting.A graduate of an accredited school of Nursing is required.A Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing is preferred.Professional certification in a related nursing specialty and relevant skills certification (i.e., ACLS, PALS) are also preferred.