Clinical Team Lead RN - Intensive Care Unit

Description

Idaho Falls Community Hospital is looking for a Night Shift Clinical Team Lead/Registered Nurse to join our team! 

JOB SUMMARY: Clinical Team Lead/Charge nurse functions as the shift leader and resource nurse who advocates for patient care and safety as well as managing all shift staff members. As needed, the Charge nurse will also provide direct and indirect patient care in the hospital setting. Communicate with physicians/nurse manager/co-workers and interdisciplinary team, as appropriate about changes in patient’s condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomology. Charge nurse will be able and prepared to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, can perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision to include the duties of the Registered Nurse. Additional responsibilities will be listed on separate document “Charge Nurse Responsibilities” and will be adjusted as Manager and unit needs arise

BENEFITS:  

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Idaho Falls Community Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include: 

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 

Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off 

Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)  

Earned Quarterly Bonus Program 

Education Reimbursement Program 

Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Idaho Falls Community Hospital and Mountain View Hospital  

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (ICU Clinical Team Lead/RN)

1.    The Clinical Team Lead will be responsible to understand and perform all the duties specified on the “Charge Nurse Responsibilities” document and any additional duties as directed by ICU Manager/Supervisor.

2.    Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes pediatric, geriatric and the general patient population.

3.    Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
4.    Ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness.

5.    Ability to interpret results of lab tests; take appropriate action on lab test results.

6.    Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age.

7.    Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition.

8.    Follow the five 5 medication rights and reduce the potential for medication errors.

9.    Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate.

ABOUT IDAHO FALLS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL: 

At Idaho Falls Community Hospital, helping our community get better is our number one priority. We are committed to providing compassionate, emergency care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Idaho Falls Community Hospital is proud to have a state-of-the-art Emergency Department, a stroke and diagnostic cardiac center, and a trauma center. 

Our work environment is collaborative, purpose driven and people centric. Our culture is unique and it is what makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference, we have a place for you on our team. 

Qualifications

Education/Certification:  Graduate of an accredited RN program. Current RN licensure in the state of Idaho. Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC and renewals as required. Complete a Basic Dysrhythmia competency assessment on hire.
Experience:   At least 4 years of ICU nursing experience prior to eligibility for ICU Clinical Team Lead position. Previous charge nurse experience is preferred. 
Equipment/Technology: Basic computer knowledge and able to demonstrate understanding of basic computer documentation systems as needed.  Has the ability to learn and teach competency-based education to staff on the unit.
Language/Communication: Has the ability to communicate effectively and clearly with many different people (patients, families, visitors, members of the interdisciplinary team and others). 
Mathematical Skills: Knowledge of basic nursing medication calculations and the ability to educate nursing staff regarding medication calculations.
Mental Capabilities:  Has the ability to apply the critical thinking process.  Able to function in a high stress environment and able to prioritize information related to safe patient care, to treatment plans, and follow-up.
Interpersonal:  Has the ability to collaborate within the many different areas necessary but can independently reference essential material.  Able to establish good working relationships with those around them. Able to give and receive constructive feedback. 

Performance:  In addition to the responsibilities of an RN, the Clinical Team Lead must be able to coordinate patient care, demonstrate leadership within the unit, and will participate in additional education related to the team lead role as indicated by the department manager.