RN - ICU

Job Description

Job Specific Competencies:

Adheres to CLABSI and CAUTI protocols

Performs venipuncture, IV infusion therapy and pump usage

Wound care assessment, documentation and wound prevention protocol as per policy

Completes Plan of Care. Initiate, review and resolve based on diagnosis and history

Completes assessments and reassessments and required documentation accurately and timely

Renders appropriate nutritional care including enteral + parenteral therapies

Medication administration which includes critical medications and evaluates response

Adheres to infection prevention protocol including but not limited to hand hygiene, PPE and universal precautions

Administration of blood and blood products

Able to perform chest PT, oral, naso, tracheostomy, endo, and tracheal suctioning

Activates Core Measures and Septic Protocols as indicated

Able to perform chest PT, oral, naso, tracheostomy, endo, and tracheal suctioning

Reports critical Lab, Radiology, EKG, + ABG values to MD according to policy

Interprets cardiac monitor rhythm + performs appropriate interventions

Identifies + responds to emergency situations

Proficient in ventilation management + pulmonary support

Demonstrates proficiency in life support; code blue and Rapid Response

Adapts to varied age specific patient populations; e.g. infant, toddler, adult, etc.

Identifies concomitant health + social needs of patients

Ensures proper discharge instructions and medication reconciliation including follow-up referral

Assists with bedside interventional procedures

Documents patients pain assessment, pain goal and documents prn effectiveness of pain medications within 1 hour of administration

Administers Stat medications within one half hour of physicians order

Verifies all physician orders in Careview

Demonstrates proficiency is administration of emergency medications and drips

Reports any changes in patients condition immediately to either Hospitalist or Attending Physician.

Documents for restraints done per protocol.

Completes documentation for patient transfers to another facility

Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by completing their assignments and charting within the designated time of their shift

Initiates DVT prophylaxis when appropriate

Proficient in neuromuscular blocking agents and train of four

EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Current NJ State RN license

BSN preferred

BLS, ACLS certifications - AHA approved

Minimum of 2 Years of experience in Intensive Care Unit