ICU Registered Nurse (Nights) at Western Missouri Medical Center

Warrensburg, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Assessment, Critical Care, Arterial Lines, Central Line Placement, Ventilators, Patient Care Implementation, Documentation, Customer Service, Quality Improvement, Staffing Efficiency, BLS, ACLS, TNCC

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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 staff RN is responsible 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 ability to assist providers with procedures that include but 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 participate in Quality Improvement projects and encourage 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. 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 in the state of Missouri or be eligible to practice as a graduate nurse in the State of Missouri. This individual should be knowledgeable regarding growth and development and assessing the physical and psychological needs of patients in the following stages of life: Adolescence, early adulthood, and middle age. Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic. Current BLS required. Current ACLS required or obtain within 6 months. Current TNCC required or obtain 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 life and/or carry up to 35 lbs. Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse directs and performs nursing care for assigned patients, demonstrating appropriate assessment and knowledge of the critically ill patient. Essential functions include assisting providers with procedures like arterial line placement and ventilator management, implementing patient care plans, and participating in Quality Improvement projects.