What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intensive Care Unit RN position at Skyline Med Staff Nursing?
Job Summary: Skyline Med Staff Nursing is seeking a skilled Travel Nurse to join our team. As a travel nurse, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment, providing exceptional patient care and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
About the Role: This role requires a highly skilled Registered Nurse who can deliver high-quality patient care, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality patient care, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Assess patients' conditions, implement and evaluate individualized care plans, and adjust care as needed to meet patients' evolving needs.
- Administer medications, treatments, and interventions as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to medical protocols.
- Monitor patients for signs of deterioration and respond quickly to medical emergencies, escalating care as necessary.
- Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and adjust treatment plans based on patient needs.
- Educate patients and their families on medical conditions, treatment plans, and self-care strategies, promoting patient independence and recovery.
- Document patient assessments, care provided, and responses to treatments in accordance with established protocols and regulations.
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted.
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred for patients with cardiac conditions.
- Previous experience in progressive care, telemetry, or stepdown units.
