Surgical ICU RN - INCLGRID

Surgical ICU RN

Overview:

• Job Category: Acute - Nursing - Travel
• Skills: Two years of the following experience is required: Critical care experience IV Insertion and phlebotomy skill Conscious sedation
• Education: RN License - required Primary Source Verification - required AHA BLS - required AHA ACLS - required IV Certification - required CCRN - preferred CRRT - preferred ECHMO - preferred TNCC - Preferred Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis - preferred
• Certifications & Licenses: CCRN - IV Certification - RN License

The primary purpose of this position is to provide clinical leadership and direction of patient care, provide patient and family teaching, and work cooperatively within the interdisciplinary health care team in maintaining standards of nursing care.

MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or the situation
• Analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or issue
• Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or the situation
• Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes
• Implements the identified plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment
• Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes
• Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice
• Evaluates one's own nursing practice in relation to professional standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues
• Collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice
• Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice
• Integrates research findings into practice
• Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services
• Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession