What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN ICU position at CommonSpirit Health?
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities
As our ICU Nurse at St Mary Medical Center you’ll monitor patients who are critically ill and unstable following extensive injury surgery or life-threatening disease.
You’ll begin each shift by taking report from a nursing teammate before making your rounds. You’ll provide continued care and perform procedures as detailed in the care plan. This could mean assisting a physician with a chest tube or central line providing wound care ensuring patients MRI or CT or administering medications.
To thrive in this role you’ll heavily depend on your ability to multitask and react. You’ll clinically care for your patients- remaining focused and attentive as you continuously monitor your patients throughout your shift. You also serve as their advocate- supporting their best interests when they cannot. However your sound judgment during an emergency and rapid response are impressive putting you on the radar for advancement.
- Assesses plans and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort
- Anticipates identifies and responds to informational and emotional needs of patients and families
- Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e. Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients
- Maintains knowledge of equipment setup maintenance and use (i.e. IV pumps monitoring equipment and drainage devices) Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms with necessary
- Initiates emergency support measures (i.e. cardiopulmonary resuscitation protecting patient from injury)
- Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e. emptying drainage devices ambulating and hygiene)
If you are committed to social justice health equity and prepared to deliver care in new innovative ways you belong with us.
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Qualifications
- Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
- Minimum one-year ICU experience
- Current basic life support (BLS) certification
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
