What are the responsibilities and job description for the ICU Clinical Nurse - Nights position at Health Here?
Role Overview: Provides direct patient care in an ICU setting, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, while adhering to nursing standards.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Promote patient and family-centered care by educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
- Participate in activities to ensure patient safety, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.
- Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans with clear goals, collaborating with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
- Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences and cultural factors.
- Respond to emergency calls and provide specialized care, including cardiothoracic, neuro, pulmonary, renal, and medical services.
- RN license required; nursing diploma or associate's degree; bachelor's preferred.
- Experience in ICU is preferred; new graduates may be considered.
- ACLS certification and critical care training are advantageous.
- Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills are essential.