Registered Nurse-Intensive Care Unit Department, Full Time Nights

Major Job Functions

• Affirms patient care needs through assessment
• Organizes appropriate patient care based on identified needs
• Implements and evaluates patient care plans
• Maintains a safe environment for patients
• Maintains accurate and relevant records of patient care
• Administers medication as directed by physician
• Recognizes and responds to life-threatening situations
• Fosters collaborative relationships with interdisciplinary teams
• Maintains quality of care through monitoring outcomes
• Participates in cost containment efforts
• Adapts care based on age-specific needs
• Supports patients' cultural and spiritual practices

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing required
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
• Current licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensure
• 2-5 years of related clinical experience preferred
• Experience in Medical-Surgical and Critical Care settings
• Knowledge of tracheotomy, venting, drips, dialysis, cardiac monitoring, telemetry

Unit Description

The ICU/CCU is a 4-bed critical care unit serving adult patients. It operates on a track schedule with a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:2. The care team includes registered nurses, a clinical educator, nursing assistants, a unit secretary, resource nurses, case managers, physical therapists, dietitians, occupational therapists, and speech therapists. New graduate nurses are welcomed.

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, bending, and lifting required
• May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials

Required Licenses and Certifications

• BLS - American Heart Association
• RN - Board of Nursing