What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - ICU position at Livingston HealthCare?
Job Summary
The ICU Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for professional nursing care of patients in the assigned area/department, including identification of patient needs and implementation of nursing interventions utilizing the nursing process. Responsibilities also include delegation of duties to and supervision of both licensed and non-licensed personnel. Works collaboratively with ancillary nursing staff and other personnel.
Schedule
The ICU Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for professional nursing care of patients in the assigned area/department, including identification of patient needs and implementation of nursing interventions utilizing the nursing process. Responsibilities also include delegation of duties to and supervision of both licensed and non-licensed personnel. Works collaboratively with ancillary nursing staff and other personnel.
Schedule
- 0.9FTE (36 hours)
- Variable 12-hour Shifts
- 7p-7a
- $33.79/hr DOE
- Sign-On-Bonus
- Robust Benefits Package
- Shift Differentials
- Assesses patient’s condition and nursing needs.
- Identifies goals through the care planning process.
- Identifies appropriate nursing actions to meet care-planning goals with regards to patient’s holistic needs.
- Exhibits age appropriate competencies: newborn, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
- Answers call lights promptly.
- Upon completion of all nursing interventions, documents accurately and thoroughly in the appropriate area of the patient record in accordance to organization policy.
- Reports changes in patient condition or pertinent observations to the appropriate physician and/or other member of the healthcare team.
- Actively participates in patient/family education and the discharge planning process.
- Assists physicians with special tests and procedures, including the insertion of invasive lines.
- Participates in orientation of new personnel.
- Assists with and/or initiates emergency measures appropriately.
- Participates in the maintenance of a clean and safe environment.
- Actively participates in Performance Improvement.
- Accepts accountability for own actions.
- Responsible for being able to interpret cardiac rhythms.
- Responsible for providing care for patients on mechanical ventilation.
- Maintains current BLS, ACLS, PALS certification.
- Completes all annual required educational competencies.
- Attends all mandatory in-service trainings.
- Ability to initiate and titrate IV medications.
- May be required to float to other areas of the hospital.
- Current Montana R.N. license.
- Current BLS certification.
- ACLS, PALS certification within one year of hire.
- Previous ICU nursing experience preferred.
Salary : $34
