RN PRN Intensive Care DT

Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH is seeking a Registered Nurse in Critical Care to deliver skilled nursing care, lead patient teaching, and engage in shared decision-making within a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates should possess a valid RN license in Florida, a minimum of 1 year of critical care experience, and certifications in Basic and Advanced Life Support. The position supports professional growth and comes with a commitment to quality care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in critical care.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) or APRN in Florida.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification required.
• Intermediate computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Independently plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care.
• Develops plan that includes strategies to attain expected outcomes.
• Coordinates care delivery and employs patient teaching.
• Demonstrates leadership in nursing practice and communicates effectively.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary rounds.

Skills

Critical Care experience

Communication skills

Leadership in nursing

Patient teaching

Education

Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) or APRN

BSN preferred

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse – Critical Care independently plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care in patient care situations using standards of care, policy and procedure. Provides direct nursing care to patients, assumes teaching and leadership responsibilities. Participates in shared decision making, unit committee and quality improvement activities. Needs minimal supervision.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develops plan that includes strategies to attain expected outcomes.
• Implements the plan of care interventions and medical plan of care as appropriate.
• Coordinates care delivery.
• Employs patient teaching to promote health and safety.
• Evaluates progress toward outcomes.
• Practices ethically.
• Attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice.
• Integrates evidence and research findings into practice.
• Contributes to quality nursing practice and shared decision making (SDM) by supporting council decisions, implementation of decisions and active participation in SDM.
• Communicates effectively in all areas of practice.
• Demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting.
• Collaborate with patient, family, the inter-professional team, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
• Utilizes appropriate resources to plan and provide nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible.
• Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.
• Accountable to foster, participate and be knowledgeable with the shared decision-making model of NCH Healthcare System.
• Completes Adult ICU Systems Assessment and integrates findings with other aspects of EMR, i.e., testing results, clinical documentation, etc. to support patient safety and best outcomes.
• Demonstrates competency with monitoring skills:
  • Cardiac rhythm interpretation.
  • Pulse oximetry.
  • Invasive and non-invasive monitoring waveform interpretation.
  • Hemodynamic measurement and interpretation.
  • Knowledgeable in indications of critical care specific medications/infusions and safely administers, titrates and monitors effectiveness.
  • Demonstrates safe use, knowledge and troubleshooting of equipment specific to critical care environment.
  • Maintains critical care specific competencies (annually).
• Participates in multi-disciplinary rounds (MDRs).

Education, Experience And Qualifications

Candidates with Critical Care experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in critical care.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the State of Florida.
• BSN strongly preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

New graduate nurses (fellowship program):

• BSN preferred.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the State of Florida.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• ALS certification will be obtained during the program.
• Required to sign a Fellowship agreement which includes a 2-year employment commitment to remain in Critical Care in a full-time position after completion of training.
• Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.