RN ICU FT Nights

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Kindred Healthcare

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Palestine, Texas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive care to critically ill patients, including hemodynamic monitoring and medication administration. They collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to implement care plans and respond to emergency situations.

Qualifications

You have an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and a current RN license in the state of practice. You are proficient in critical care nursing, hemodynamic monitoring, and administering medications, with the ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments and collaborate effectively with a healthcare team.

Must Have Skills for ATS

RN license

ADN

BSN

BLS

ACLS

PALS

De-escalation Training

hemodynamic monitoring

EMR

Job Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

  • The Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU provides comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit. The RN monitors hemodynamic status, administers medications, performs assessments, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team. The RN ensures optimal patient outcomes through adherence to clinical protocols, safety guidelines, and effective communication with patients and families.

Essential Functions

  • Provides direct and indirect patient care in a critical care setting, including hemodynamic monitoring and management of critically ill patients
  • Administers medications, monitors for side effects, and responds to adverse events
  • Performs comprehensive assessments, including head-to-toe assessments, pain assessments, and reassessments
  • Develops and implements individualized care plans based on patient condition and response to treatment
  • Collaborates with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers to optimize patient care
  • Educates patients and families on treatment plans, medication regimens, and discharge instructions
  • Participates in emergency response and crisis management, including code blue and rapid response situations
  • Assists in invasive procedures, including central line insertions and arterial line placements
  • Adheres to infection control protocols and maintains a safe environment for patients and staff
  • Documents patient care activities, assessments, and interventions accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

  • Advanced clinical knowledge in critical care nursing and emergency response
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities effectively
  • Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) and medical equipment operation
  • Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to patient-centered care
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended periods of standing, walking, and physical activity


Education

  • Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

License/Certification

  • Current RN license in the state of practice or compact state required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within timeframe specified by facility policy
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification within timeframe specified by facility policy
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification preferred
  • De-escalation Training required

Experience

  • Minimum of six (6) months of experience in an acute care setting preferred

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Kindred Healthcare

Kindred’s mission is to help our patients reach their highest potential for health and healing with intensive medical and rehabilitative care through a compassionate patient experience. Kindred’s 61 long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), along with 18 community-based, short-term acute care hospital campuses from across the nation, became part of ScionHealth with its launch in December 2021. Cornerstone Healthcare Group joined the ScionHealth family of hospitals and hospital services in January 2023. In December 2021, Kindred Healthcare became a part of LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company. As part of this transaction, LifePoint and Kindred also launched a new company, ScionHealth. Today, Kindred’s facilities are now part of either LifePoint or ScionHealth. Specifically, Kindred’s 61 long-term acute care hospitals – along with 18 community-based, short-term acute care hospital campuses from LifePoint – are now a part of ScionHealth.
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