RN ICU - PRN

Under the leadership of the departmental Nursing Director, the Registered Nurse (RN) I is responsible for utilizing the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. The RN I is responsible for providing culturally sensitive care that is appropriate for the patient’s developmental age. The RN I formulates an appropriate nursing plan of care and effectively interacts with patients, family members, and other health team members.

The RN I maintains the standards of professional nursing. The RN I’s duties are based on scientific principles and established standards of nursing practice.

• Education: Associate’s degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
• Experience: Up to one year of work‑related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Licensure, Registrations &
  
  Certifications:
  
  Current state license as a Registered Nurse and listed in good standing with the state’s Department of Professional Credentialing; current BLS, ACLS and PALS certification (must be obtained within three months of hire if not current).

• Conduct assessment of patient’s condition and develop plan of care.
• Collaborate with patient care team to evaluate and monitor plan of care, modifying as appropriate.
• Effectively and consistently perform basic nursing skills and treatments as prescribed.
• Use professional judgment and communicate changes to the health care team.
• Prepare or direct preparation of necessary equipment and assist physician during examination and treatment.
• Demonstrate prioritization and decisiveness to complete patient assignments within assigned shift.
• Analyze and interpret diagnostic studies, abnormal labs, EKGs, X‑rays, vital signs, etc., and communicate changes to the team.
• Render professional nursing care in the critical care setting, including administration of emergency medications and intravenous therapy; titrate vasopressors and inotropes.
• Utilize and monitor invasive lines such as CVP and arterial line; manage patients requiring mechanical ventilation, BIPAP, CPAP.
• Participate in patient and family education and rehabilitation, explaining treatments and nursing care plans.
• Assume on‑call responsibility as assigned according to call policy.
• Attend minimum 12 credit hours of continuing education each year.
• Meet with patients and families to help them overcome emotional problems associated with health care conditions.
• Make regular rounds to assigned patients, observe and evaluate symptoms and reactions, and take corrective action as needed.
• Maintain patient records and report pertinent information regarding conditions, medications, and treatments.
• Participate in performance improvement studies and integrate standards into patient care.
• Participate in discharge planning, preparing patients and families for release, acting as liaison between team members.
• Serve as clinical leader, implementing nursing concepts, conducting conferences, assisting in teaching student nurses and ancillary personnel.
• Stay current on innovations, developments, new procedures, and techniques in nursing care.
• Perform safety, infection control, and performance improvement duties as part of CRHS’s efforts.
• Present a professional image to coworkers, clinicians, patients, families, and visitors.
• Attend professional development programs and in‑service training, meeting minimum requirement for continuing professional education.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Enthusiastic – shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest.
• Detail Oriented – capable of carrying out tasks with all necessary details.
• Dedicated – devoted with loyalty or integrity.
• Goal Completion – inspired to perform well by task completion.
• Ability to Make an Impact – inspired by contributing to project or organization success.

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