Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

Provides primary nursing care to all patients assigned, functioning within a team, throughout the length of stay in the department. Accurately identifies arrhythmias and provides intervention according to established procedures. Anticipates arrhythmias and complications based on knowledge of pathophysiology takes appropriate actions as needed and communicates information to physicians in a timely manner. Demonstrates an ability to start IV's, administer medications and IV fluids, assess patient's response and titrate dosages as per physician order. Demonstrates an ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the ICU, functions as code nurse when applicable. Manages critically ill patients during transfer to other departments or health care facilities. Give appropriate report to provide continuity of care. Regularly tests monitoring equipment/alarm systems to ensure proper functioning when needed. Demonstrates a complete knowledge of the location, care and operation of all ICU eq...Registered Nurse, ICU, Nurse, Registered, Patient Care, Healthcare, Nursing