Western Missouri Medical Center is Hiring a Registered Nurse (PRN Nights) Near Warrensburg, MO
ICU Registered Nurse
REPORTS TO: Acute Care Manager
DEPARTMENT: ICU
JOB SUMMARY
A staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional RN who directs and/or performs nursing care to patients assigned to his/her team within the scope of his/her license. The staff RN is responsible to the charge nurse on the unit to which he/she is assigned. This RN must effectively prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Demonstrate appropriate assessment and knowledge of the critically ill patient
Demonstrate ability to assist providers with procedures that include but not limited to: arterial lines, central line placement, and ventilators
Implement patient care according to planned interventions to attain the patient’s optimal level of function and documents according to policy
Demonstrate positive customer service relations
Routinely participates in QI projects and encourages department to continuously improve
Assist co-workers as needed/requested
Support the Medical Center’s Mission/Vision/Philosophy positively
Demonstrate the understanding of efficiently and appropriately staffing the unit. Key concepts: adjusting staffing levels as indicated, using resources efficiently
Maintain regular and predictable attendance
Perform other essential duties as assigned
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:
Graduate from an accredited professional school of nursing
Currently licensed to practice as a professional registered nurse in the state of Missouri or be eligible to practice as a graduate nurse in the State of Missouri
Current BLS required
Current ACLS required or obtain within 6 months
Current TNCC required or obtain within 6 months
This individual should be knowledgeable regarding growth and development and assessing the physical and psychological needs of patients in the following stages of life: Adolescence, early adulthood, and middle age
Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic