RN ICU - Internal Contract

POSITION SUMMARY :

The RN is responsible and accountable for directing, planning, and organizing the nursing activities on the unit for an assigned shift with focus on patient, physician and staff needs. The RN is responsible for delivering skilled patient care through the nursing process in accordance with established policies and procedures; for coordinating patient care through the nursing process in accordance with established policies and procedures; for coordinating care among patient / family, medicine, nursing, ancillary, and other team personnel; acts as patient advocate; and maintains current knowledge and standards of professional nursing practice.

Additional functions applicable when acting as shift Charge Nurse :

• The charge nurse is responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of nursing care and operation of the nursing unit during his / her shift in a manner consistent with hospital policies while maintaining a culture of safety, open communication, team building, and customer satisfaction. The charge nurse demonstrates critical thinking skills.

Duties include :

Effective communication between nursing and other hospital staff, physicians, patients, their families, and visitors as appropriate, regarding but not limited to :

Ensures compliance with hospital policies and procedures, regulatory and statutory requirements including but not limited to :

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS : Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled