RN ICU Nights Position Available In Waldo, Maine

Job Description:

Description:

The Registered Nurse in the ICU provides direct andindirect patient care. He/she applies the nursing process to planand implement the care of patients, including patient and familyeducation and continuum of care planning. The Registered Nurse mustpossess good communication skills and must be able to effectivelycommunicate with physicians, peers, patients and families. He/Sheworks collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team toensure quality care is delivered.

Reports to:

ICU DirectorEssential Functions Providing nursing care appropriate to thecondition and needs of the patient. Consulting and collaborating with physicians and other healthcareprofessionals to provide care to patients. Establishing, reviewing, revising and following the patient plan ofcare. Administering medications and treatments within the scope ofpractice for a Registered Nurse. Recording patient care activities including assessment,reassessment, and ongoing treatment notes within the patient’smedical records. Using a variety of computer systems Operating medical equipment used in the care of the patient. Providing patient and family education related to treatment,diagnosis, medications, discharge and self-care. Providing patient care following nursing standards of care in amanner that promotes Providing patient care following nursing standards of care in amanner that promotes excellent outcomes, avoids harm to patientsand promotes health and healing. The ability and willingness to follow establishes Standards ofPerformance. Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and theability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and takeappropriate action. Must possess strong computer skills and have the ability to workwith multiple computer systems Must be able to read and communicate effectively in English Must be able to operate standard patient care equipment forservices provided. Organizational Expectations Activelyparticipates in Foundation Safety Behavior Tools and Tactics andTactics such as Briefs, Debriefs, Huddles, Learning BoardActivities, Executive Patient Safety Rounds and reporting ofunanticipated and unintended patient events regardless of whetherthere is harm. Provide effective mentoring Be loyal to the absent Always manage up Consistent use of

AIDET & 5

P’s Uphold the facilities

Standards of Performance Qualifications:

JobRequirements Minimum Education Active Tennessee RN license or Compact State RN license.

RequiredSkills Certifications:

BLS

• current or must obtain within 90 days from date of hire. ACLS
• current or must obtain within 90 days from date of hire PALS
• current or must obtain within 90 days from date of hire. Handle with Care
• must obtain within 6 months from date ofhire.

Must complete Basic Arrhythmia course within 90 days from date ofhire.