What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Medical ICU - PRN position at NORTHEASTERN HEALTH SYSTEM?
Position Summary
Provides professional nursing care for assigned patients in the Medical ICU area according to established procedures
Position Accountabilities
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Documents initial nursing histories, assesses patients’ conditions and develops individual care plans for patients assigned to the unit.
Oversees the delivery of patient care for a group of patients; directs and delegates patient care assignments to nursing staff working on the floor, based on acuteness of patient care needs and staff availability.
Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
Administers and controls narcotics and medications safely, accurately, and effectively.
Maintains a safe comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards.
Assists providers with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care. Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy.
Observes emotional stability of patients, expresses interest in their progress and prepares for continuing care after discharge.
Maintains patient records and charts to ensure accurate record of patient’s medical treatment.
Responds to code calls and directs codes when no physician is available.
Assists other members of the nursing team and/or other disciplines.
Provides health care instruction to patient and family members.
Establishes and maintains communications between nursing unit and ancillary departments for the purpose of problem solving.
Utilizes appropriate lines of communication within the nursing departments.
Assists providers and aids patients and families as needed in times of stress or crisis.
Arranges for patients’ ordered diagnostic and therapeutic services.
Orients, instructs, and trains assigned personnel.
Assists in formulating and screening Quality Assurance criteria and providing in-service training for staff.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops. Attends meetings as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Minimum Education - Associate Degree / Diploma
Minimum Experience - Sufficient previous clinical experience
Required Certification/Registration - Current Oklahoma RN license. BLS certification; ACLS and PALS certification
within 6 months, NIHSS
Preferred Education - Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred Experience - One year of clinical experience in a critical care area
Preferred Certification/Registration - CCRN
Do you have questions about starting your career with Northeastern Health System? Our healthcare recruiter is available to answer all of your questions related to any position.
Sharee Maggard
918-207-2699 Call or Text
recruiter@nhs-ok.org
Provides professional nursing care for assigned patients in the Medical ICU area according to established procedures
Position Accountabilities
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Documents initial nursing histories, assesses patients’ conditions and develops individual care plans for patients assigned to the unit.
Oversees the delivery of patient care for a group of patients; directs and delegates patient care assignments to nursing staff working on the floor, based on acuteness of patient care needs and staff availability.
Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
Administers and controls narcotics and medications safely, accurately, and effectively.
Maintains a safe comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards.
Assists providers with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care. Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy.
Observes emotional stability of patients, expresses interest in their progress and prepares for continuing care after discharge.
Maintains patient records and charts to ensure accurate record of patient’s medical treatment.
Responds to code calls and directs codes when no physician is available.
Assists other members of the nursing team and/or other disciplines.
Provides health care instruction to patient and family members.
Establishes and maintains communications between nursing unit and ancillary departments for the purpose of problem solving.
Utilizes appropriate lines of communication within the nursing departments.
Assists providers and aids patients and families as needed in times of stress or crisis.
Arranges for patients’ ordered diagnostic and therapeutic services.
Orients, instructs, and trains assigned personnel.
Assists in formulating and screening Quality Assurance criteria and providing in-service training for staff.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops. Attends meetings as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Minimum Education - Associate Degree / Diploma
Minimum Experience - Sufficient previous clinical experience
Required Certification/Registration - Current Oklahoma RN license. BLS certification; ACLS and PALS certification
within 6 months, NIHSS
Preferred Education - Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred Experience - One year of clinical experience in a critical care area
Preferred Certification/Registration - CCRN
Do you have questions about starting your career with Northeastern Health System? Our healthcare recruiter is available to answer all of your questions related to any position.
Sharee Maggard
918-207-2699 Call or Text
recruiter@nhs-ok.org