REGISTERED NURSE RN - MICU

About the Role

Responsible for providing direct nursing care to assigned patients in the Intensive Care Unit. Provides intensive nursing care to acutely ill medical and/or surgical inpatients. Responsibilities include performance improvement initiatives, utilization of the nursing process in the provision of care, communication skills, flexibility, quality improvement activities, and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to ICU patients
• Care for acutely ill medical and surgical inpatients
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives
• Utilize the nursing process in care delivery
• Participate in the Rapid Response Team and Cardiac Arrest Team as assigned
• Perform critical care duties including but not limited to: IABP, IV insertion, care of the ventilator patient, ABG’s, Swan Ganz, Arterial Lines, care of the post open heart patient, and care of the patient requiring CRRT
• Comprehensive Crisis Management per policy

Requirements

• Current PA RN license
• Healthcare Provider CPR certification
• ACLS certification within one year of hire/transfer
• Act 33/73 clearances
• Clinical rotation through educational program (minimum)
• Prior med-surg experience and arrhythmia interpretation (preferred)
• Critical Care experience (preferred)

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Registered Nurse Program (minimum)
• Bachelor Degree in Nursing (preferred)
• CCRN certification (preferred)

Physical Requirements

The following frequency definitions apply:

• Occasional: 0-1/3 of day, 0-2.5 hrs/day, 1-4 reps/hr
• Frequent: 1/3-2/3 of day, 2.5-5.5 hrs/day, 5-24 reps/hr
• Constant: > 2/3 of day, > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr

Non-Material Handling

• Standing* - Remaining on one's feet in an upright position - FREQUENT
• Walking* - Moving about - FREQUENT
• Sitting* - Body remains seated - OCCASIONAL
• Stooping* - Bending body downward/forward by bending spine - OCCASIONAL
• Bending* - Flexing upper body forward - FREQUENT
• Twisting* - Rotating upper body - FREQUENT
• Climbing* - Moving on equipment/structures - OCCASIONAL
• Stairs* - Ascending/descending stairs - OCCASIONAL
• Kneeling* - Resting on hands and knees - OCCASIONAL
• Squatting* - Bending both knees - OCCASIONAL
• Crouching* - Bending spine and legs - OCCASIONAL
• Crawling* - Moving on hands and knees - OCCASIONAL
• Reaching Horizontal* - Extending arms outward - CONSTANT
• Reaching Overhead* - Extending arms above shoulder height - FREQUENT
• Grasping* - Functional gripping - FREQUENT
• Finger Manipulation* - Manipulating objects with fingers - CONSTANT
• Seeing* - Using visual feedback - CONSTANT
• Hearing* - Using sound feedback - CONSTANT
• Repetitive Upper Extremity Use* - Continuous arm/hand use - CONSTANT

Material Handling

• Pushing* - Moving objects away - FREQUENT (up to 20#)
• Pulling* - Moving objects toward - OCCASIONAL (20#-50#)
• Lift* (Floor to Waist) - OCCASIONAL (20#-50#)
• Lift* (Waist to Shoulder) - FREQUENT (up to 20#)
• Lift* (Shoulder to Overhead) - FREQUENT (up to 20#)
• Carrying - Transporting objects (>10 feet) - FREQUENT (up to 20#)

Environmental Factors

• Working in cramped quarters - OCCASIONAL
• Constant interruptions - FREQUENT
• Working with hands in water* - FREQUENT
• Exposure to noise (constant) - OCCASIONAL
• Exposure to slippery walking surfaces - OCCASIONAL
• Exposure to radiant energy (computer terminal >4 hrs/shift)* - FREQUENT
• Working with bloodborne pathogens* - FREQUENT

Cardiovascular Energy Requirements

• Sedentary to Light - CONSTANT (e.g., light house cleaning, computer work)
• Medium - OCCASIONAL (e.g., mopping, scrubbing, treadmill work)

Schedule

Steady nights rotation, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.