Critical Care ICU RN - Per Diem

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Under the direction of the nurse manager, manages individualized, goal directed nursing care through the use of the nursing process and the principals of primary nursing, in accordance with Hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

  • 1. Assesses the patient's physical and psychosocial condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care. Documents appropriately the information obtained from the ongoing assessment.

    Shares significant assessment data with the appropriate discipline.

  • 2. Using the four tenets of Patient Family Centered Partnership, develops, communicates and documents a plan of care reflecting individualized patient problems and interventions to achieve the desired outcomes. Incorporates feedback from patient, family and all disciplines in developing the plan of care.
  • 3.

    Uses critical thinking skills and judgment necessary to implement the medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient. Demonstrates basic clinical and technical skills according to established standards of practice. Anticipates potential changes in the patient's status and assesses the patient accordingly.

  • 4.

    Evaluates the effectiveness and patient's response to the plan of care. Identifies appropriate nursing activities which contribute to the patient's progress towards achieving both short and long term goals.

  • 5. Adheres to The Westerly Hospital policies and procedures
  • 6.

    Adheres to the hospitals exposure control plans/blood- borne and airborne pathogens

  • 7. Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the department to provide quality patient care
  • 8. Staff/Self Development
    • 8.1 Actively participates in train and educational activities for other staff members
  • 9.

    Customer

    Service

    • 9.1 Demonstrate a high level of respect, dignity compassion and professionalism for all customers by utilizing the four tenets of Patient Family and Centered Partnership
  • 10.

    Employee

    Collaboration and Teamwork

    • 10.1 Recognizes and values the contributions of fellow employees and displays cooperation and teamwork.
  • 11.

    Resource

    Utilization

    • 11.1 Reports to work on time, prepared to work and follow hospital policies for notice of lateness/absenteeism and time off requests.
Qualifications EDUCATION Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

EXPERIENCE One (1) to three (3) years of critical care nursing required. LICENSURE Valid State of Rhode Island Registered Nurse License. BLS required. ACLS required. CCRN preferred SPECIAL SKILLS Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately.

Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals. Basic computer knowledge is preferred. Strong ability to communicate and interact professionally in busy environment. PHYSICAL DEMAND Bending, carrying items < 50 pounds, sitting/on phone for longer periods of time.

YNHHS Requisition ID 178354

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