RN-ICU

Essential Functions

• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment
• Documents patient care given
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient

Education

• Associate's degree Required
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Current Alabama RN Licensure or Compact License that includes AL
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• ACLS Certification required after 6 months in ICU. PALS Certification required after 6 months in ICU
• CCRN Certification preferred within 2 years for experienced ICU RNs or within 3 years for new grad RNs
• Successful completion of a Basic Dysrhythmia exam within 90 days.
• *BLS obtained within 30 days of hire date

Required Skills

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
  
  
  

Job: Nursing
Primary Location: AL-Andalusia-Andalusia Health
Organization: 0301 - Andalusia Health
Shift: Day