Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to gather data on health status and needs. Develop and implement individualized care plans based on assessment findings and medical diagnoses. Administer medications and treatments accurately as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols. Monitor and evaluate patient responses to interventions, adjusting care plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes. Provide education and counseling to patients and their families about health conditions, treatment plans, medications, and self-care strategies.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to gather data on health status and needs.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans based on assessment findings and medical diagnoses.
- Administer medications and treatments accurately as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
- Monitor and evaluate patient responses to interventions, adjusting care plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Provide education and counseling to patients and their families about health conditions, treatment plans, medications, and self-care strategies.
Skills & Qualifications
- Skills required to work in critical care area as defined by unit
- Excellent organization and interpersonal communication skills
- Basic computer skills – must be able to navigate Microsoft windows based programs
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
- Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Experience
- Experience in a specialty area(s) [Preferred]
- Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
- Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) [Preferred]
- Fundamentals of Critical Care Support (FCCS) [Preferred]
- Basic EKG Certification (BEKG) [Preferred]
- Basic Life Support CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
- Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CCNS) [Preferred]
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) [Preferred]","NonViolent Crisis Intervention Program [Preferred]","Neonatal Resuscitation Program Advanced (NRP-A) [Preferred]","Instructor PALS (PALS-INSTR) [Preferred]","S.T.A.B.L.E. certification [Preferred]","Trauma Nurse course Certification (TNCC) [Preferred]
Education
- Associate's of Nursing [Required]
- Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]
Benefits
- Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits