What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN- ICU position at Tribal Health?
RN – Intensive Cate Unit (ICU)
Northern Navajo Medical Center- Shiprock, NM
At Tribal Health, we believe in something different: a focus on the individuality of every person. In big ways and small, we exist to improve the extraordinary lives of all those we serve. Tribal Health as a team delivers on the commitment to provide the best possible experience for our patients and their families. We foster a true human connection and give people the freedom to live extraordinary lives. A career at Tribal Health is more than a job- It's a passion.
Job Summary
An Intensive care unit (IC) nurse is a registered nurse who specializes in delivering vital care to seriously ill or injured patients in intensive care units of hospitals and healthcare facilities. Their duties include evaluating the patient’s conditions, administering treatment, and providing constant support during recovery. Specialized and highly trained to treat patients who have suffered strokes, heart attacks, or undergone invasive surgery.
Job Duties
You will perform a range of tasks including performing diagnostic tests, conducting follow-up visits, monitoring patient recovery, and responding to medical emergencies. In addition to having a highly analytical mindset, our ideal candidate will also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and monitor the patient’s progress.
- Identify sudden or subtle changes in a patient’s medical condition.
- Deliver regular updates to doctors, patients, and their family members.
- Begin treatment and monitor doses.
- If necessary, respond to a medical emergency and alert the appropriate doctors.
- Care for patient needs throughout their recovery in the ICU unit.
- Complete all necessary paperwork before transferring a patient.
- Maintain patient records.
- Create and implement effective care plans.
Follows Tribal Health and client specific policy and procedures.
All other duties as assigned and specified by clinical assignment and site.
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited Registered/Professional Nursing program.
- Experience Required- 2 years in the last 3 year/Provide evidence of the Provider’s Experience of comparable scope and complexity in providing services within the past three (3) years.
- Active and unencumbered state licensure
- Good understanding of heath information structures and technology.
- Ability to work in a stressful and emotional environment.
- BLS (AHA) – Tribal Health Requirement
- ACLS
- PALS
- COVID vaccine required-Yes/Exemptions considered
- Specialty: RN Intensive Care
- Schedule: Rotating 36/48
- Volume: 5 patient census per 12 hour shift
- Ages: Currently, No Peds Patients
- Credentialing: 5-6 Weeks
- Staff: 7 Day RNs and 7 Night RNs
Equal Opportunity Employer/ Vet/ Disability
