Registered Nurse - ICU

Job description

Registered Nurse - Critical Care Unit/ intensive care (RN) (ICU) Job Duties:
Coordinates and administers medical and nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process which involves: an assessment of the patient’s physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs; planning and development of an individualized plan of nursing care; implementation of the patient’s care plan; and evaluation of the patient’s response to that care. Comply with all established standards and practices.
• Demonstrates competency with specific clinical skills and techniques that are listed in the department/unit skills list. Functions within the Wisconsin Nurse Practices Act and hospital/nursing policy.

• Coordinates and administers medical and nursing care to patients, utilizing the nursing process as a framework for practice.

• Demonstrates communication and leadership skills by collaborating with and giving directions to members of the health care team to achieve positive patient outcomes within established timeframes.

• Administers medications, IV’s and treatments in a timely manner, safely and in accordance with policy and procedure.

• Coordinates patient teaching.

• Demonstrates correct and safe techniques in the use of patient equipment according to specific product information and policy/procedure manuals.

• Maintains and organizes patient rooms and department work areas in a neat, clean and well-supplied manner; initiative is taken to ensure the environment is maintained to promote rest and healing.

• Organizes and completes nursing care activities within the assigned shift and in a professional manner.

• Promptly and courteously responds to any patient call light.

• Recognizes the occurrence of life-threatening situations and emergencies and takes the appropriate actions in a timely manner.

• Actively participates in the implementation and monitoring of unit-based Quality Assurance standards of care.

• Assists in the orientation and training of new staff and nursing student clinical rotations as requested.

Registered Nurse - Critical Care Unit Minimum Requirements:
• Associate Degree: Nursing

• Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.

• Licensure to be eligible to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin and/or Illinois based on job location assignment.

• The ability to read, write, speak, hear and comprehend the English language.

• The physical, technical and cognitive ability as well as the manual dexterity, to use patient care equipment.

Salary Range: $33.50 to $52.50/hr (based on experience)
• Evening and night shift differential

Benefits:
• Medical, dental and vision benefits available

• 403(b) company match available

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee discount program

• Competitive PTO