RN ICU

Responsibilities

• Guided by the ANA Standard for Professional Nurse and Code of Ethics.
• Knowledge of professional nursing principles, practices, concepts, and procedures as applied to the care of the patient population served.
• Records patients' medical history and symptoms, helps perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operates medical equipment, administers treatment and medications, and helps with patient follow-up and rehabilitation.
• Establishes a care plan or contributes to an existing plan, which may include administering medication, starting, maintaining, and discontinuing IV lines, administering therapies and treatments, observing the patient, and recording observations.
• Teaches patients and their families how to manage their illnesses or injuries, explains post-treatment and home care needs, diet, nutrition, and exercise programs, and self-administration of medication and therapy.
• Provides direction to licensed practical nurses and nursing aides regarding patient care and delegates when appropriate.
• Supports efforts to advance clinical knowledge and skills.
• Precepts new hire staff and students.
• Aids staff and students to seek and complete the tasks required to complete their competency skills.
• Continues to enhance their knowledge in the nursing management and care of patient problems and conditions as required.
• May continue to improve the patients care plan to maintain and enhance patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Prior to start, all staff who have direct responsibility for the care of stroke patients must refer to the addendum for stroke specific education requirements.
• Education: Diploma or ADN, must complete a BSN within 60 months of hire OR have 5 or more years of RN experience at the time of hire.
• Licenses: Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Arizona, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Certifications: National certification for unit specific patient population.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1+ years ICU experience preferred.

Benefits

• Up to 15k sign-on bonus available.

Pay

Negotiable.

Schedule

Night shift.