Registered Nurse - Critical Care Unit / Intensive Ca

Registered Nurse - Critical Care Unit / Intensive Ca

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's 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 :

Salary Range : $33.50 to $52.50 / hr (based on experience)

Benefits :

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