RN ICU PRN

Lensa; Pulaski (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for the ICU. This role involves delivering exceptional patient care, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring the highest standards of nursing practice. The ideal candidate will possess a valid RN license and exhibit strong critical thinking and communication skills. Join a supportive environment that values teamwork and excellence in patient care, where your contributions will make a significant impact on patients' lives. If you're passionate about nursing and eager to grow in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active RN license in Tennessee or Compact State.
• Requires strong critical thinking and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care based on patient needs and conditions.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for patient care.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Decisive judgment

Strong computer skills

Effective communication in English

Education

Active Tennessee RN license

Compact State RN license

Tools

Medical equipment

Computer systems

Job description

The Registered Nurse in the ICU provides direct and indirect patient care. He/she applies the nursing process to plan and implement the care of patients, including patient and family education and continuum of care planning. The Registered Nurse must possess good communication skills and must be able to effectively communicate with physicians, peers, patients, and families. He/She works collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team to ensure quality care is delivered.

Essential Functions

1. Providing nursing care appropriate to the condition and needs of the patient.
2. Consulting and collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide care to patients.
3. Establishing, reviewing, revising, and following the patient plan of care.
4. Administering medications and treatments within the scope of practice for a Registered Nurse.
5. Recording patient care activities including assessment, reassessment, and ongoing treatment notes within the patient’s medical records.
6. Using a variety of computer systems.
7. Operating medical equipment used in the care of the patient.
8. Providing patient and family education related to treatment, diagnosis, medications, discharge, and self-care.
9. Providing patient care following nursing standards of care in a manner that promotes excellent outcomes, avoids harm to patients, and promotes health and healing.

The ability and willingness to follow established Standards of Performance. Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Must possess strong computer skills and have the ability to work with multiple computer systems. Must be able to read and communicate effectively in English. Must be able to operate standard patient care equipment for services provided.

Organizational Expectations

1. Actively participates in Foundation Safety Behavior Tools and Tactics such as Briefs, Debriefs, Huddles, Learning Board Activities, Executive Patient Safety Rounds, and reporting of unanticipated and unintended patient events regardless of whether there is harm.
2. Provide effective mentoring.
3. Be loyal to the absent.
4. Always manage up.
5. Consistent use of AIDET & 5 P's.
6. Uphold the facilities Standards of Performance.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education
Active Tennessee RN license or Compact State RN license with the intent to obtain a Tennessee RN license within 30 days of hire.

Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Must possess strong computer skills and can work with multiple computer systems. Must be able to read and communicate effectively in English. Must be able to operate standard patient care equipment for services provided.

Certifications:
BLS current or within 90 days of hire date.
ACLS current or within 90 days of hire date.
PALS current or within 90 days of hire date.
HWC within 6 months of hire date.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.