RN | IMCU - FT Nights

Bay Area Hospital; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Area Hospital in Oregon is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) on the night shift. You will apply the nursing process, teach patients and families, document in the EMR, and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team.

You will identify and interpret cardiac rhythms, monitor telemetry, administer medications, and provide patient education while supervising support staff. Oregon RN licensure and BLS/ACLS are required or to be obtained within stated timelines.

Qualifications

• RN license required (Oregon)
• Current BLS certification
• ACLS within 6 months of hire
• Recent acute care hospital experience preferred
• Night shift availability required

Responsibilities

• Identify and interpret cardiac rhythm strips; manage telemetry monitoring and defibrillator functions
• Assess patients comprehensively (physical, psychosocial, education needs) and plan care
• Implement individualized nursing care per plan and supervise unlicensed staff
• Administer medications and monitor for adverse effects
• Educate patients and families about illness, tests, medications and prevention
• Document assessments, interventions and teaching in EMR and/or paper records
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate overall patient care
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies and Code of Conduct

Skills

Rhythm interpretation

Telemetry system

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Teaching

Critical thinking

Education

RN License (Oregon)

BLS

ACLS

Job description

## RN | IMCU - FT NightsApply: Bay Area Hospital: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R6760**Time Type:**Full time**Hours per Pay Period:**72**Shift:**Night Shift 12-36**Minimum:**$47.82 USD**Maximum:**$71.26 USD(This represents the rate for an individual with significant experience in this job)**Department:**Intermediate Care Unit**Current Bay Area Hospital Employee:** If you are a current Bay Area Hospital employee, please apply through the Workday internal career site.The future looks bright at Bay Area Hospital, and we are always searching for quality people to join our team. We offer a great atmosphere, competitive pay, a wide array of benefits, and many growth opportunities for our employees.**Job Description:**Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care Unit IMCUWithin the RN scope of practice as defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, applies the nursing process to the care of patients. Teaches patients and significant others. Documents patient care in the medical record. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to effectively coordinate overall care of the patient.**EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES**Support the organization's mission, vision and values by adhering to the behavioral standards of Bay Area Hospital. Comply with all laws and regulations affecting Bay Area Hospital. Be familiar with and adhere to the Bay Area Hospital Code of Conduct and Compliance Program. Effective communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds are critical.**POSITION SUMMARY** Within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, applies the nursing process to the care of patients. Teaches patients and significant others. Documents patient care in the medical record. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to effectively coordinate overall care of the patient.**PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*** Proficiently identifies and interprets cardiac rhythm strips; thoroughly knowledgeable regarding cardiac monitoring system and defibrillator functions* Proficient in use of telemetry system* Assesses patients, as appropriate to the scope of care the nurse will provide. Assessments may include: physical, psychosocial, learning needs and barriers, needs related to age/culture, discharge planning.* Establishes nursing diagnoses based on results of assessments and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.* Plans care according to identified diagnoses and needs. Updates plan of care as appropriate.* Implements/performs individualized care, based on nursing care plan and the nurse’s role with the patient. This care may include but not be limited to:* Assisting with activities of daily living, including fall risk management and safe patient handling.* Medication administration* Skin assessment/wound care* Pain management* Operation/manipulation of biomedical and other patient care and testing equipment, including but not limited to infusion pumps, patient transfer equipment, cardiopulmonary monitors, invasive catheters and drains, thermoregulation devices, measurement devices, medication dispensing cabinets, external therapeutic devices.* Assisting the physician and other licensed, independent practitioners with invasive and non-invasive procedures.* Teaching patients and their families about current illness, medical tests, medication, general healthcare, illness and disease prevention, and wellness promotion.* Providing appropriate assignment, supervision, and direction to unlicensed assistive personnel in order to ensure optimum patient care.* Providing interdisciplinary coordination and facilitation of overall care.* Documents patient assessments, interventions, care, and teaching in the electronic medical record. Documents in paper format, as necessary. Documentation is complete, concise, timely, and legible.* Evaluates care provided, communicates patient status and results of care to the interdisciplinary team.* Other duties as assigned**SKILLS AND ABILITIES*** Able to read, write legibly, and converse effectively in the English language.* Exhibits critical thinking and problem-solving skills* Flexible, able to prioritize and adapt to rapidly-changing patient and unit needs.* Demonstrates effective teaching skills.* Responds effectively to patient crisis/emergency situations* Proficient in use of computer, including accessing internet, word processing, and documenting in an electronic medical record system.* Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location**EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/DEGREES*** Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oregon* American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) required* American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support card or must be obtained by the last day of the month after the 6 month grace period**EXPERIENCE*** Recent (within past 5 years) acute care hospital experience preferred* Acute care hospital experience in past two years or intermediate/progressive care experience preferred**GENERAL INFORMATION**Union Affiliation: ONAThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and job skills required.**PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS*** Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently* May be required to lift up to 50 pounds* Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids* Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone* Requires frequent use of personal computer* Must demonstrate manual dexterity**EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES**Support the organization's mission, vision and values by adhering to the behavioral standards of Bay Area Hospital. Comply with all laws and regulations affecting Bay Area Hospital. Be familiar with and adhere to the Bay Area Hospital Code of Conduct and Compliance Program. Effective communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds are critical.**POSITION SUMMARY** Within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, applies the nursing process to the care of patients. Teaches patients and significant others. Documents patient care in the medical record. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to effectively coordinate overall care of the patient.**PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*** Proficiently identifies and interprets cardiac rhythm strips; thoroughly knowledgeable regarding cardiac monitoring system and defibrillator functions* Proficient in use of telemetry system* Assesses patients, as appropriate to the scope of care the nurse will provide. Assessments may include: physical, psychosocial, learning needs and barriers, needs related to age/culture, discharge planning.* Establishes nursing diagnoses based on results of assessments and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.* Plans care according to identified diagnoses and needs. Updates plan of care as appropriate.* Implements/performs individualized care, based on nursing care plan and the nurse’s role with the patient. This care may include but not be limited to:* Assisting with activities of daily living, including fall risk management and safe patient handling.* Medication administration* Skin assessment/wound care* Pain management* Operation/manipulation of biomedical and other patient care and testing equipment, including but not limited to infusion pumps, patient transfer equipment, cardiopulmonary monitors, invasive catheters and drains, thermoregulation devices, measurement devices, medication dispensing cabinets, external therapeutic devices.* Assisting the physician and other licensed, independent practitioners with invasive and non-invasive procedures.* Teaching patients and their families about current illness, medical tests, medication, general healthcare, illness and disease prevention, and wellness promotion.* Providing appropriate assignment, supervision, and direction to unlicensed assistive personnel in order to ensure optimum patient care.* Providing interdisciplinary coordination and facilitation of overall care.* Documents patient assessments, interventions, care, and teaching in the electronic medical record. Documents in paper format, as necessary. Documentation is complete, concise, timely, and legible.* Evaluates care provided, communicates patient status and results of care to the interdisciplinary team.* Other duties as assigned**SKILLS AND ABILITIES*** Able to read, write legibly, and converse effectively in the English language.* Exhibits critical thinking and problem-solving skills* Flexible, able to prioritize and adapt to rapidly-changing patient and unit needs.* Demonstrates effective teaching skills.* Responds effectively to patient crisis/emergency situations* Proficient in use of computer, including accessing internet, word processing, and documenting in an electronic medical record system.* Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location**EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/DEGREES*** Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oregon* American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) required* American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support card or must be obtained by the last day of the month after the 6 month grace period**EXPERIENCE*** Recent (within past 5 years) acute care hospital experience preferred* Acute care hospital experience in past two years or intermediate/progressive care experience preferred**GENERAL INFORMATION**Union Affiliation: ONAThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and job skills required.**PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS*** Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently* May be required to lift up to 50 pounds* Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids* Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone* Requires frequent use of personal computer* Must demonstrate manual dexterity