Job Summary
The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of
assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Provides direct patient care within the scope of
practice. The Registered Nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other
nursing personnel while maintaining standards of care in the Critical Care Units. The Registered Nurse is
directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her assigned patients; He/She
communicates with the physician about changes in the patient's clinical condition including hemodynamic
monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and abnormal results and symptomatology. Is able to respond
quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment. Maintains patient privacy
and confidentiality.
Requirements
Education and Work Experience:
Graduate from an approved nursing program: (Certificate, ADN, BSN)
Critical Care experience: 1 year
Licenses/Certifications:
Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Unrestricted
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced cardiopulmonary Life Support (ACLS)
NIHSS Stroke Certificate
Malpractice Insurance
Essential Functions
Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient's health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data
in determining diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain
outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote
health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes
for the patient or the patient's situation.
Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in
a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for
patients/family members and team members. Directly provides health information to patients,
families, and treatment team.
Participates in discharge planning in order to provide continuity of care.
Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.