Icu Registered Nurse — Fast-Paced Critical Care Leader
2 days ago
Zamora
ppIcu Registered Nurse — Fast-Paced Critical Care Leader Johnson Regional Medical Center Padornelo, Kingdom Of Spain, ES /p /brpRN for ICU Department Full Time, WEO Reports to: Unit Director Job Summary Provides direct and indirect patient care. Communicates with physicians, nurse manager, and co‑workers, as appropriate, about changes in the patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision. Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas Ability to perform a head‑to‑toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy, including pediatric, geriatric, and general populations. Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain, utilize appropriate pain management techniques, and educate the patient and family regarding pain management. Ability to revise the plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate the overall plan daily for effectiveness. Ability to perform waived testing (point‑of‑care testing) per Clinical Laboratory and resident care unit policies and procedures. Ability to interpret results of waived tests and take appropriate action. Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for the patient’s age. Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age and clinical condition. Follows the seven medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors. Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, involving family as appropriate. Assists physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills. Performs treatments and provides services to the level of licensure. Treats patients and families with respect and dignity, identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and spiritual needs, and acts as a liaison between administration, patients, physicians and other providers. Interacts professionally with patients/families and involves them in the formation of the plan of care. Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development principles across the lifespan and provides age‑appropriate care. Performs all aspects of patient care in a safety‑optimizing environment, reducing the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors. Supports and maintains a culture of safety and nsults other departments to provide an interdisciplinary approach to patient municates appropriately and clearly with the nurse manager, co‑workers, and physicians. Maintains good working relationships within and outside the department. Identifies and communicates psychosocial needs to social services and discharge planners for both in‑hospital and post‑discharge care. Documentation meets current standards and policies. Manages and operates equipment safely and ordinates and supervises patient care as necessary. Demonstrates flexibility, organization, and the ability to function under stressful situations. /p /brh3Requirements /h3 /brh3Professional Requirements /h3 /brul /brliAdheres to dress code; appearance is neat and pletes annual education requirements. /li /brliMaintains regulatory requirements, including all federal, state, local regulations and accrediting organization standards. /li /brliMaintains patient confidentiality at all times. /li /brliReports to work on time and as scheduled, completing work within designated time. /li /brliWears identification while on duty and uses the computerized punch‑time system pletes in‑services and returns in a timely fashion. /li /brliAttends annual review and department in‑services as scheduled. /li /brliAttends 12 staff meetings annually, or reads and returns monthly staff meeting minutes. /li /brliRepresents the organization in a positive and professional manner. /li /brliActively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) plies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business municates the mission, ethics, and goals of the hospital and the department focus statement. /li /br /ul /brh3Regulatory Requirements /h3 /brul /brliGraduate of an accredited school of nursing. /li /brliCurrent state Registered Nurse Licensure within the state of practice. /li /brliCurrent BLS certification. /li /br /ul /brh3Language Skills /h3 /brul /brliAble to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. /li /brliAdditional languages preferred. /li /br /ul /brh3Skills /h3 /brul /brliBasic computer knowledge. /li /br /ul /brh3Physical Demands /h3 /brul /brliMobility, sight, hearing, verbal communication, changes in temperature, exposure to disagreeable elements, and exposure to biological, mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards. /li /brliFrequent standing and walking. /li /brliLift up to 100 pounds. /li /brliCarry up to 40 pounds. /li /brliPushing/pulling up to 450 pounds. /li /br /ul /brh3This position is a safety‑sensitive position pursuant to Amendment 98 to the Arkansas Constitution § 2(25). /h3 /brpA safety‑sensitive position means any position in which a person performing the position while under the influence of marijuana may constitute a threat to health or safety. This position is therefore “safety sensitive” because it requires performing life‑threatening procedures; working with hazardous or flammable materials, controlled substances, food, or medicine; and a lapse of attention while working in this position could result in injury, illness, or death. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care. /p /brpIcu Registered Nurse — Fast-Paced Critical Care Leader Padornelo, Kingdom Of Spain, ES /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr