RN, ICU at Cape Cod Healthcare

Falmouth, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Process, Patient Records, Assessment, Documentation, Charge Nurse, Computerized Nursing Informatics, Staff Orientation, Staff Teaching, Quality Monitoring, Safety Procedures, Professional Development, Confidentiality, BLS, ACLS, Pharmacology Exam, Arrhythmia Exam

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Properly utilizes the nursing process in caring for patients by maintaining relevant, accurate and current patient records as evidenced by Nursing PI activities. 2. Provides documentation of assessment of the patient throughout the Hospital admission including physical, psychological, social dimensions and discharge plans. Summarizes assessment data and initiate plan of care with communication of pertinent data to allied patient care providers as evidenced by Nursing PI activities. 3. Understands, assumes, and demonstrates proficiency in the role of charge nurse. 4. Demonstrates proficiency in Computerized Nursing Informatics (information systems). 5. Assumes role of resource person regarding patient care, orientation and teaching staff. 6. Participates in identification of the aspects of care for the patient, indicators used to monitor the quality and appropriateness of care, and the evaluation of that care. Adheres to safety, blood/body fluid policies and procedures. 7. Assesses personal learning development needs. Maintains documentation of current and ongoing professional development activities. Regularly up-dates knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the age of the patient served. Shows a willingness to participate on Nursing Committees. 8. Represents hospital in the community and within the hospital by maintaining confidentiality regarding patients and hospital matters and by presenting the hospital in a manner that will best market the services provided. 9. Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested by his/her immediate supervisor. Registered Nurse, ICU • Ability to read, write, and communicate in English • Graduate of a School of Nursing • (RN) - Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts • (BLS) - Current Basic Life Support certification • (ACLS) – Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification • CCHC Pharmacology Exam (successfully passed) • CCHC Basic Arrhythmia Exam (successfully passed) • One to two years recent critical care experience required • (De-escalation) - Completion of an approved De-escalation Certification Course (obtain within 4 months, offered within) • (Preferred) – A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) • (Preferred) CCRN Certification

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse in the ICU is responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide patient care, which includes maintaining accurate records, performing comprehensive patient assessments, and developing initial plans of care in collaboration with allied providers. This role also involves assuming charge nurse duties, serving as a resource person for staff, and participating in quality monitoring and evaluation activities.