RN Surgical ICU

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Assesses the needs and conditions of assigned patients by gathering relevant patient health information. Identifies outcomes, develops a plan of care individualized to the patient and/or situation, and implements the identified plan appropriate for the attainment of the expected outcomes. Assesses patient's progress toward the attainment of outcomes and effectively revises/updates diagnoses, outcomes and plans of care as appropriate. Contributes to patient experience by providing safe, high quality & patient centered care (as described above) and by respecting patients privacy, and treating all patients,family members and guests, as well as other associates, with dignity, respect, and compassion. Evaluates patient conditions frequently and adapts plan of care appropriately.
• Asepsis: Performs aseptic techniques by maintaining a sterile field while using principles of disinfection, sterilization, and infection control. Maintains infection prevention standards.
• Collaboration: Collaborates with physicians and other health care professionals. Assists as necessary with procedures and transportation throughout the hospital per hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Education: RNs hired on or after 7/1/2016: Must graduate from a BSN program within 6 years of hire into an RN position. Existing Staff RNs: RNs hired before 7/1/2016 are not mandated to have a BSN, but are encouraged to pursue a BSN degree.
• Certification & Licensures: STICU Active, unrestricted, Arizona RN License or valid, participating compact license- Required BLS - Required ACLS - Required ATCN or TNCC - Required within 18 months of hire NIHSS- Required within 30 days of hire