The Opportunity

We're looking for a Contract RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) , working in the Healthcare Systems & Services industry in Illinois, United States.

• Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service.
• Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
• Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs.
• Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.
• Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.
• Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
• Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues.
• Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base.
• Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.
• Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.
• Monitors EMU patients 24/7 for seizure activity.
• Ensures good communication with patients/family by utilizing meaningful hourly rounding, bedside shift report and whiteboards.
• Works with critical care team for Advanced Care patients.
• Works with hospitalists for Advanced Care patients.

Schedule Notes: Nights; 7:00 PM - 7:30AM

Experience Required for Your Success

• 3 years of relevant experience
• Stepdown, Intermediate, or PCU experience
• EMR, BLS (CPR), PATIENT CARE, RN LICENSE
• ACLS and Critical Care experience preferred