Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) - Veteran Affairs Contract

Professional Summary :

The RN will utilize their broad-based clinical knowledge to effectively assess, implement health promotion and prevention interventions, manage acute and chronic illness states, assist patient / residents in the attainment of optimal levels of functioning rehabilitation, evaluate patient / resident response to actual or potential health problems, and provide supportive measures for the dying patient / resident and their significant others. Nursing care is performed in accordance with the Louisiana Registered Nurses Practice Act and within the individual nurse s scope of license.

Core Responsibilities :

• Assess the health care needs of the patient / resident and maintain or develop a plan of care to meet interdisciplinary goals
• Assess and act on significant changes in the patient s / resident s health condition
• Carry out the plan of care by performing / assigning delegated tasks
• Collect and document pertinent data into the electronic patient / resident medical record
• Complete nursing assessments within required time frames, and in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Identify and act on predictable needs of the patient / resident
• Meet the health care needs of patient / resident by assessing and assisting the

patient / resident to meet expressed needs