What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN), ICU Nights, Lander position at Kindred Healthcare Inc.?
Provides direct high-level nursing care to critically ill patients. Responsible for monitoring life support equipment, attending to wounds, responding to changing patient conditions and providing advanced life support.
Assesses, plans and evaluates patient care needs.
Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, and monitors vital signs.
Carries out physician orders and clarifies, educates and instructs patients and families of them as needed.
Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
Assesses and coordinates patient discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
Qualifications
Required Licenses
Must have current and valid Wyoming RN License or compact equivalent
Required Skills
Current BLS Certification through American Heart Association
Current ACLS certification through American Heart Association
Current PALS or ENPC certification through American Heart Association or required within 90 days of hire or transfer into department
Current TNCC or within 1 year of initial hire
Work Experience
Minimum 2 years Critical Care experience preferred.
Job: Nursing
Primary Location: WY-Lander-Sagewest Health Care
Organization: 0400 - Sagewest Health Care
Shift: Night