Registered Nurse 12 Hr.I.C.U.

Job #: 10482 Job Category: NursingJob Type: Full TimeShift Type: VariableFacility:Department: Intensive Care UnitPay Range: $57.53/hr. - $80.41/hr.Open Date: 05.08.26Close Date:Qualifications:Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing and licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.Experience as a staff nurse for one year preferredCurrent American Heart Basic Life Support (BLS) CertificationCurrent ACLS certificationCurrent PALS certificationCurrent Stroke Certification Job Details: Start Date:Open Until Filled.Qualifications:Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing and licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.Experience as a staff nurse for one year preferredCurrent American Heart Basic Life Support (BLS) CertificationCurrent ACLS certificationCurrent PALS certificationCurrent Stroke CertificationCCRN certification preferred within two yearsEvidence of completing a Critical Care Course is required OR completion of AACN ECCO within 9 months of hireGood communication skills Duties & Responsibilities:Job SummaryThe Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for managing and providing direct patient care to the critically ill patient. The patient acuity ranges from very critical to step down level.Patients ServedThis position is responsible for the following age groups of patients: pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.DutiesPossesses knowledge of and maintains competency in professional nursing principles, practices, concepts and procedures as applied to the care of critically ill patients, the RN takes at least one critical care related course per yearMaintains current knowledge of critical care diagnostic and treatment techniques such as chest tube insertion, central line placement, intubations and hemodynamic monitoringAble to recognize normal cardiac rhythms and any deviations from normal. Maintains competency in basic 12-lead ECG interpretationMaintains skill in operating and monitoring complex equipment such as mechanical ventilators, cardiac monitors, etc.Utilizes the nursing diagnosis/nursing process to assess, identify issues/outcomes, plan, implement and evaluate the plan of care. The plan of care is family centered, age-appropriate, developmentally and culturally relevantConducts ongoing assessments as determined by the patient's conditionConducts an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection based on the patient's immediate condition or needs to take immediate and decisive patient-focused actionDevelops plan of care that is individualized for the patient reflecting collaboration with other members of the healthcare teamPerforms appropriate treatments as ordered by the physician in an accurate and timely mannerPerforms therapeutic nursing interventions as established by the individualized plan of careProvides individualized patient/family education customized to the patient and his/her familyDocuments patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing interventions and progress towards problem resolution. Documents observations, nursing interventions, monitoring data and other relevant data to the patient's care in a legible, understandable form and in a timely mannerInitiates emergency resuscitative measures based on ACLS and PALS protocolsMaintains confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and staffManages appropriately the interface between the patient and technology that may be invasive and complex; so that human needs for a safe, respectful, healing humane and caring environment are established and maintainedMakes decisions and acts on behalf of the patients and their families in an ethical manner, and is delivered in a nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory manner that is sensitive to the patient's and family's diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rightsConsiders factors related to safety, effectiveness and cost in planning and delivering patient careSystematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of critical care nursing practice, participating in quality of care activities to initiate positive changes in nursing practiceContinually evaluates one's own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and relevant statures and regulations, identifying short and long-term professional goalsContributes to the professional development of peers and others through professional, respectful communication and teamwork. Interacts with others in a professional, responsible, respectful mannerParticipates in planning and presenting continuing education in the critical care patient population to co-workers at least once every two yearsPerforms other duties as assigned Other Info: Lifting Requirements:Work area is well lighted and ventilated. Regularly exposed to the risks of blood borne and airborne diseases. Contact with patients in a wide variety of circumstances. Exposed to noise, chemicals, communicable diseases, and hazardous materials. Wears personal protective equipment as required.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to handle or feel objects, or controls; each with hands and arms; and talk to hear. The employee is frequently required to walk or stand for extended periods, occasionally required to sit, balance; stoop, kneel or crouch.The employee must frequently lift and/or move 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with help.Available Shifts: