Staff Nurse - ICU PRN

Fisher-Titus proudly serves the greater Huron County area’s 70,000-plus residents by providing a full continuum of health and wellness care from heart and cancer care to outpatient services such as lab, imaging, and physical rehabilitation.

About the role

Manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and Hospital policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and diagnoses patient and family needs to provide quality care to assigned patients.
• Develops, discusses, and communicates a realistic plan of care for each patient, in collaboration with each patient/family/support person in order to address all identified needs.
• Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient.
• Evaluates the identified problems, care provided and patient's responses are reassessed to meet patient and family needs to ensure overall quality of care delivered.
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team, in order to ensure quality care.
• Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure. Pursues professional growth and development.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Attends all required safety training programs and can describe responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.
• Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the units as defined in the scope of service, to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed, including the age of the patient served.
• Follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
• Works effectively as part of a department/unit team intradepartmental to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• Functions as a role model and provides support and development for current and new staff.
• Directs other licensed and non-licensed personnel in the provision of care to patients as assigned.
• Supports the mission, vision, and CARES values of Fisher-Titus.
• Is knowledgeable of patient rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity, and well-being of all patients in a safe, secure environment.
• Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for safety, confidentiality, quality assurance, and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Communicates with compassion using active listening skills, the AIDET communication tool, key words at key times, and HEART service recovery techniques.
• Demonstrates service etiquette by smiling and greeting patients using the 10/5 rule, maintaining a calm and positive attitude, ensuring patient privacy, and adjusting approach to respect diversity.
• Commits to safety by following established guidelines, recognizing risks, and reporting concerns.
• Delivers high-quality care through efficient, effective, and purposeful work.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current license in the state of Ohio.
• Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge, and skills.
• BLS required.
• ACLS certification required.
• PALS required.
• TCAR preferred.

Working Conditions

• Stand/Walk – 6-8 hours
• Sit – 1-2 hours
• Bend – 1/3 or more of the time
• Squat – 1/3 or more of the time
• Climb – up to 1/3 of the time
• Reach – 1/3 or more of the time
• Lift – 1/3 or more of the time
• Carry – 1/3 or more of the time
• Push – 1/3 or more of the time
• Pull – 1/3 or more of the time
• Right Hand - Precise Motor Function (or Fine Manipulation)
• Left Hand - Precise Motor Function (or Fine Manipulation)
• Right Foot - Gross Motor Function
• Left Foot - Gross Motor Function
• Up to 25 pounds – 1/3 or more of the time
• Body Fluid Exposure - Yes

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical & Dental coverage
• 401K match
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Shift, Weekend & PRN differential

Schedule

ICU PRN - Varied Shifts