ND - ICU/PCU RN

Job Description: Job Description Performs daily rounds on all patients assuring quality customer service by coordinating and taking action on any requirements not met. Develops a plan of care based on assessment that reflects the patient's physical, psychological, social, educational, developmental and rehabilitative needs based on patient's age, ethnic origin, economic status, lifestyle, creed or philosophical beliefs. Assesses the patient's condition and nursing needs, sets goals, and prescribes appropriate nursing actions to meet those goals and the physical, psychological, social, and rehabilitative needs of the patient, including discharge planning. Assesses, intervenes, and reassesses the patient's self-report/symptoms of pain promptly and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure. Identifies the early warning signs of a change in a patient's condition and responds appropriately to a deteriorating patient, including contacting responsible clinicians as indicated by standard operating procedure. Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patient conditions. Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate multidisciplinary team member and records those observations accurately and concisely. Ensures that intervention or referrals are made promptly. Completes and submits all incident reports (patient, visitor, staff) prior to the completion of each shift. Establishes and maintains communication and utilizes educational opportunities with patients and other significant individuals. As early as possible, begins discharge planning, appropriate education and counseling based on identified needs to optimize patient/family understanding. Evaluates and documents according to standard operating procedure. Assigns or delegates, within the scope of practice, education and experience, the responsibility for performance of nursing interventions to other persons for which that person has the necessary skills and competence to accomplish safely. Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization. One position for weekend days and one position for weekend nights Certification: Registered Nurse | North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement | Prior to Start Date Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA)| Prior to Start Date Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) | Prior to Start Date PALS | American Heart Association (AHA) | Prior to Start Date NIH Stroke | Prior to Start Date Essentials of Critical Care Orientation (ECCO) | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Preferred Notes: Temporary RN license accepted prior to start. ND RN Graduate Work Authorization considered prior to start. The RN Graduate Work Authorization is valid for up to 90 days after issue or upon notification of the NCLEX results, whichever occurs first. Must hold an unencumbered nursing license prior to start. Additional Job Description u5:pDemonstrates understanding and follows infection control policies and procedures according to standard operating procedure.u5:p Maintains requirements for age specific competencies for the position and demonstrates the knowledge or principles of growth and developments and the skills necessary to provide patient/customer care/services.u5:p Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of and compliance with: All pertinent safety, health and environmental policies, procedures and guidelines. Working safely, without causing harm or risk to self, others or property. The work environment safety procedures and prompt reporting of unsafe practices, procedures, accidents, injuries or other safety violations to the Leader. The use of all safety equipment and personal protective equipment. Position Urgency: Normal Shifts: Rotating State License Details: Must Be Currently Active Minimum Years of Experience: 2 Minimum Guaranteed Hours: 36 Specialty Type: Nursing Sub Specialty: Intensive Care / Coronary Nurse (ICU), PCU General Certifications: ACLSBLS/BCLSPALS Bilingual: No EMR Used: EPIC Holiday Coverage Required: No