HexaQuEST Health, Inc.
ND - ICU/PCU RN
HexaQuEST Health, Inc., Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States, 58203
Job Description:
Job DescriptionPerforms 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 nightsCertification:Registered Nurse | North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement | Prior to Start DateBasic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA)| Prior to Start DateAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) | Prior to Start DatePALS | American Heart Association (AHA) | Prior to Start DateNIH Stroke | Prior to Start DateEssentials of Critical Care Orientation (ECCO) | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | PreferredNotes: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 Descriptionu5:p
Demonstratesunderstanding and follows infection control policies and proceduresaccording to standard operating procedure.u5:p
Maintainsrequirements for age specific competencies for the position anddemonstrates the knowledge or principles of growth and developments andthe skills necessary to provide patient/customer care/services.u5:p
Demonstratesknowledge and understanding of and compliance with:Allpertinent safety, health and environmental policies, procedures andguidelines.Workingsafely, without causing harm or risk to self, others or property.Thework environment safety procedures and prompt reporting of unsafepractices, procedures, accidents, injuries or other safety violations tothe Leader.Theuse 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
Job DescriptionPerforms 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 nightsCertification:Registered Nurse | North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement | Prior to Start DateBasic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA)| Prior to Start DateAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) | Prior to Start DatePALS | American Heart Association (AHA) | Prior to Start DateNIH Stroke | Prior to Start DateEssentials of Critical Care Orientation (ECCO) | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | PreferredNotes: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 Descriptionu5:p
Demonstratesunderstanding and follows infection control policies and proceduresaccording to standard operating procedure.u5:p
Maintainsrequirements for age specific competencies for the position anddemonstrates the knowledge or principles of growth and developments andthe skills necessary to provide patient/customer care/services.u5:p
Demonstratesknowledge and understanding of and compliance with:Allpertinent safety, health and environmental policies, procedures andguidelines.Workingsafely, without causing harm or risk to self, others or property.Thework environment safety procedures and prompt reporting of unsafepractices, procedures, accidents, injuries or other safety violations tothe Leader.Theuse 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