RN - ICU

Job Description - RN - ICU (7432-1989)

Job Description

RN - ICU-7432-1989Livingston Regional Hospital

Description

Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, assessments, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.

Documents patient care given.

Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.

Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.

Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual / psychosocial support needs.

Evaluates learning needs of patient and / or family and provides patient / family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.

Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Must complete all education assigned and required for the position, including classroom and on-line courses.

Qualifications

Graduate of RN program or Diploma Nurse

Required Skills : Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS - within 6 months of hire) Required

Licenses : Tennessee Licensed RN or compact state license

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