Rn - Registered Nurse - Sicu

Aultman Registered Nurse (RN) Overview

The Aultman Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional nurse that provides direct, primary nursing care to patients/residents. The RN delegates and coordinates patient care, based upon a documented assessment of the patient’s/resident’s needs. The RN supervises the care provided by individuals such as licensed practical nurses, patient care technicians/state tested nursing assistants/nurse aides, medical assistants, and etc., if applicable.

SICU and is located on the second floor, east wing of the Memorial Building and has 18 private rooms with one designated for Airborne Infectious Isolation. Rooms are equipped with hardwire monitoring with the capability to perform acute dialysis. The Surgical Intensive Care Unit is designed for care specializing in trauma, thoracic, neurosurgery, orthopedics, major abdominal surgeries including urology, and post‑airway management surgeries.

The care may include pre‑operative care, post‑operative care, post anesthesia recovery phase, or deteriorating clients from step‑down or medical‑surgical units.

• Neurosurgery – including but not limited to emergent craniotomies, evacuation of subdural hematomas with drain insertion, insertion of intra‑cranial pressure monitoring or ventriculostomies.
• Orthopedics – including but not limited to post‑hip/knee arthroplasties, cervical and lumbar laminectomies.
• Major Abdominal/Urology – including but not limited to total abdominal hysterectomies, s/p C‑Section complications, colectomies with colostomies or ileostomies, perforated bowel with sepsis, and TURP’s with continuous bladder irrigation.
• Any nose or throat complications intra‑operatively or preventative care post‑operatively – thyroidectomy or tracheostomy.
• Other common admissions include but are not limited to respiratory distress, sepsis, neurological change, acute hemodynamic changes, Lifebanc patients preparing for donation, and post anesthesia recovery of surgical patients.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current, active licensure as a Registered Nurse through the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required.
• Certification preferred for RNs meeting applicable certification eligibility requirements.

• Obtain and maintain current AHA training in BLS and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) utilizing RQI is required.
• Obtain and maintain current National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). Certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification obtained and maintained, demonstrating competency in evidence‑based trauma assessment, intervention, and patient stabilization.
• Certified Nurse in Critical Care (CNCC) certification must be obtained within six months of hire and maintained in accordance with organizational standards.
• Complete required orientation for position.

• Proficient computer skills to complete tasks as required.
• Must be organized, able to effectively prioritize tasks and exhibit appropriate time management skills.
• Must be detail oriented while focusing on safe practices and quality care.
• Demonstrates effective communication.
• Effective appropriate and professional interactions with colleagues/physicians, patients and visitors.

• RN applies the nursing process of assessment, planning interventions, accurately implements and/or delegates patient care, evaluates that care, and accurately communicates patient information in a timely manner.
• RN is a patient/resident advocate in conjunction with the other members of the healthcare team and fosters patient safety, comfort and satisfaction.
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
• Demonstrates quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Adhere to professional standards and guidelines, including ethical actions, relevant statutes, rules and regulations, during nursing practice.
• Collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
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