RN-Advanced Clinician Nurse- 3 West ICU Stepdown/Med-Surg

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient appropriately and accurately based on their medical condition.
• Has knowledge of ordered medications and administers as prescribed.
• Provides care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient including basic self-care activities.
• Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate.
• Demonstrates ability to utilize nursing knowledge to perform treatments and provide services.
• Communicates/collaborates with multidisciplinary team in providing patient care.
• Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with social services regarding both hospital and post discharge needs.
• Promotes patient safety by reducing the risk of unnecessary harm associated with health care.

Specifications

• Experience: Minimum Required 3 years’ experience in current unit or in specialty area; OR 4 years’ experience in acute care hospital setting or comparable specialty area; AND provides evidence of 6 clinical nursing education contact hours attained during the previous 12 months.

• Education: Minimum Required Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Preferred/Desired Special Skills: Computer literacy. Preferred/Desired Licensure: RN; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE. Preferred/Desired Specialty Certification: ACLS/PALS.