ICU Registered Nurse (PRN)

Description

PURPOSE STATEMENT

A staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional registered nurse who directs and/or performs nursing care to patients assigned to his/her team within the scope of his/her license. The RN reports to the charge nurse on the unit to which he/she is assigned. This RN must effectively prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• •Demonstrate appropriate assessment and knowledge of the critically ill patient.
• •Demonstrate the ability to assist providers with procedures that include but are not limited to: arterial lines, central line placement, and ventilators.
• •Implement patient care according to planned interventions to attain the patient’s optimal level of function and documents according to policy.
• •Demonstrate positive customer service relations.
• •Routinely participates in Quality Improvement projects and encourages the department to continuously improve.
• •Assist co-workers as needed/requested.
• •Support the Medical Center’s Mission/Vision/Philosophy positively.
• •Demonstrate the understanding of efficiently and appropriately staffing the unit. Key concepts: adjusting staffing levels as indicated, using resources efficiently.
• •Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• •Expected to serve as sitters as needed, following the successful completion of designated sitter education and training provided.
• •Perform other essential duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• •High school diploma or equivalent.
• •Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing.
• •Currently licensed to practice as a professional Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Missouri.
• •Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.
• •Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required.
• •Current American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS required or obtained within 6 months.
• •Current TNCC required or obtained within 12 months.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• •Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 12 hours a day.
• •Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.
• •Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.
• •Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.
• •Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition.
• •Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 35 lbs.