Registered Nurse - ICU

Registered Nurse ICU

The Registered Nurse ICU plans, coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on the assigned units. He/she ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the units standard of care. He/she demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, philosophy and goals of the unit and organization; remains flexible to changing systems;

is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice; and treats staff, physicians, patients and families with consideration and respect.

This position is represented by RCHEA.

Line of Responsibility and Authority: RN II, Intensive Care Unit - Director of Intensive Care Unit

Licenses and

Certifications:

PALS and ACLS Certification within six months of hire. CCRN encouraged. Current license as a Registered Nurse by the State of California. ACLS Certification required. BLS Certification following American Heart Association guidelines required (no other cards accepted.)

Education and Experience:

At least two years of documented ICU experience and/or attend an approved ICU training course, which includes didactic and clinical experiences. Basic computer skills. Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.

Physical Requirements /Work Environment/Use of Senses and Communications

Skills:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key responsibilities and essential functions. Employee must conform with all HIPAA and other confidentiality regulations as required by the job, department, or hospital.

Equipment used:
Frequently computer, telephone voicemail system, laser printer. Occasionally photocopier, fax machine. This job requires frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, work with arms above shoulder height, work with arms at shoulder height, standing, talking, hearing and performing repetitive hand motions. This job requires frequent transferring of patients including pulling, lifting or pushing a patient side to side, to a sitting position, to a standing position, or laterally.

The employee will frequently push patients in wheelchairs, gurneys and beds. The employee must demonstrate a pull lift of 50 pounds from the floor. Vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will occasionally be sitting and walking inclines and declines. The employee will not be driving or climbing ladders.

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify.