Registered Nurse, ICU
Company: Echn
Location: Meriden
Posted on: May 25, 2023
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Job Description:
NEW HIRE SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE POSITION - $10K! - POSITION
SUMMARY: Utilizing the nursing process, provides high quality
direct and indirect patient -centered care. Coordinates patient
care by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team.
Communicates, as appropriate, the patient's clinical condition,
responding quickly and accurately to changes in condition or
response to treatment. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of
growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary
to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served.
Promotes the profession of nursing and professional practice
through collegial support and interactions. Reports to the Clinical
Nurse Manager. - EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
COMPETENCIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Disclaimer: Job descriptions
are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive
lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working
conditions associated with the job. They are intended to be
accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities
of this position. These responsibilities and competencies listed
below may change from time to time. - Job-Specific Competency
1. Performs population specific comprehensive assessments and
re-assessments of the medical and surgical patient's condition and
care needs including the psychosocial, physical, educational and
cultural aspects. 2. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of
development of the adult and geriatric population and the skills
necessary to provide age-appropriate care to patients served. Able
to interpret data about the patient status in order to identify
each patient's age-specific needs and provide care needed by the
patient group. 3. Assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate
pain management tools and techniques. Educates the patient and
family regarding pain management. Documentation reflects
assessments, interventions and evaluation of effectiveness. 4.
Develops and revises individualized plans of care as indicated by
assessment and patient response to treatment. Evaluates overall
plan daily for effectiveness. Involves the patient and family in
the formulation of goals. 5. Follows the five (5) medication rights
and reduces the potential for medication errors. Demonstrates
knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on
age of the patient and their clinical condition. 6. Performs all
aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient
safety and promotes positive patient outcomes. Provides an accurate
and pertinent report of the patient's condition for safe transfer
of care. 7. Documents the nursing process and responses to care in
a timely manner utilizing the appropriate tools. 8. Demonstrates an
ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful
situations. Utilizes critical thinking skills and sound judgment in
priority setting and delegation. 9. Formulates a teaching plan
based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of
learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate. 10.
Demonstrates autonomous practice, consistent with evidence-based
standards. Pursues personal and professional growth and
development. Serves as a professional role model and mentor. 11.
Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring, identifies
dysrhythmias and treats appropriately based on ACLS protocols. 12.
Demonstrates knowledge of airway management and procedures and the
ability to use related equipment. 13. Provides care to patients
requiring extensive fluid and electrolyte management. 14.
Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with treatments and
special procedures both in the ICU and other departments
maintaining aseptic technique. 15. Demonstrates ability to assess
and care for patients in the post anesthesia period.
Keywords: Echn, Meriden , Registered Nurse, ICU, Healthcare , Meriden, Connecticut
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