Intensive Care Nurse

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

Bassett Medical Center's Intensive Care Unit is a 14 bed critical care unit, supporting the critical care and needs of a network. Being this vital support for our rural community, and a trauma hospital, we utilize advanced treatments that rival large medical centers. We have close interaction with our providers, patients and their families. The fast paced, and innovative nature our patient’s critical care needs drive opportunities for professional growth supported in a supportive and comfortable environment.

The Registered Professional Nurse (RN), Acute Care in the Intensive Care unit is accountable for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process. The RN assesses, plans, delivers, coordinates, integrates, and evaluates nursing care related to patient’s needs. The RN contributes to the support of patients through interdisciplinary teamwork.

• Registered Nurse I: The RN I status is only appropriate for a new nurse in the first year of practice, as support from others in incorporated into this role as an expectation. Therefore, all RN I’s are expected to complete the requirements of the Nurse Residency program and complete the application and credentialing process for successful advancement to RN II by 12-15 months after hire.
• Registered Nurse II: The RN II status requires at least 1-year experience as a RN, if experience is not relevant, RN II must complete RN residency program.
• Registered Nurse III: The RN II status requires 3 years’ experience as an RN. One year of that experience must be within a relevant practice area. The RN III must be able to function as a preceptor and it is preferred that the applicant have previous experience as a charge/resource nurse.
• Registered Nurse IV: the RN IV status requires 5 year’s RN experience. Applicants with an Associate’s Degree must have 3 out of the 5 years’ experience in a relevant practice area. Applicants with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree must have 2 of the 5 years’ experience in the relevant practice area. RNIV’s must be able to perform as a preceptor and must have certification in area of practice required (this requirement is waived for candidates with BSN or MSN degree).

Essential job functions include:

• Provides nursing care and services to patients throughout the life span and in various settings consistent with educational preparation
• Collects, analyzes and records relevant patient health data accurately
• Analyzes assessment data to identify patient problems
• Identifies expected outcomes individualized to the patient
• Develops a plan of care that describes interventions to attain expected outcomes
• Implements and records interventions appropriate to diagnosis or patient problem
• Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attainment of identified goals
• Adheres to approved, research-based practice standards
• Directs and supervises patient care provided by LPNs and support personnel 100% of the time according to department guidelines
• Demonstrates consideration of safety, effective utilization of equipment and materials, and cost in managing patient care
• Advocates for patients to ensure that care preserves and protects the patient’s autonomy, dignity and rights
• Delivers care in a non-judgmental and non discriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient diversity
• Assures that patients have informed consent signed for indicated procedures
• Acts on behalf of patients in an ethical manner
• Adheres to ANA Code of Ethics for Professional Nurses
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in his or her area of practice
• Provides proof of current licensure validation to supervisor. (To achieve excellence, one must do this in a proactive, timely manner prior to due date)
• Completes required unit credentialing according to departmental policy by providing documented evidence of completion to supervisor
• Provides to supervisor evidence of completion of all required training and competency validation
• Participates in level appropriate number of hours of educational activity, according to pathway, related to job function annually and provides documented evidence of attendance or activity to supervisor
• Participates in nursing research
• Commits to an attitude of inquiry, research-based practice, and the advancement of nursing science
• Helps to identify clinical problems requiring investigation
• Assists in the collection of data within a structured format
• Performs other duties as requested

Education:

• 2 year / Associate Degree in Nursing, required or
• Vocational / Technical Diploma Professional Nursing Program, required or
• 4 year / Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred

All RN’s hired and do not currently hold a BSN will be expected to demonstrate enrollment in a bachelor’s prepared nursing program within 4 years of hire. BSN must be completed within 10 years. RN’s licensed on or before 12/19/17 are/remain exempt from this requirement.

Experience:

• New graduate or less than one year of experience as an Registered Nurse, required

License/ Certification:

• NYS licensure as Registered Nurse or valid interim permit, required
• BLS certification will be required within 6 months
• Other certifications may be needed based on department requirements

Skills:

• Clinical Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Multi-Tasking
• Advocacy
• Adaptability

Physical Requirements:

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
• Occasional balancing, climbing, crouching,kneeling, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching
• Frequent fit testing
• Constant typing, grasping, hearing, repetitive motion, seeing/ monitor/ computer use, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, walking

Hazards:

• Occasional radiation/radiant energy
• Frequent bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure

Working Conditions:

• Occasional noise, vibration, wet and/or humid
• Frequent odors

Travel:

• Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis

Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match
• And more!

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.