Type: RN

Department: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Status: Part-time/Flex

Shift: Nights and Weekends

Job Number: 154

Summary of Position:

The Registered Nurse renders professional care to patients within the patient care units of the Hospital, in support of medical care as directed by the Nurse Manager and pursuant to the guidelines of the Registered Nurse Practice Act and the policies and procedures of the Hospital.

Responsibilities:

Utilizes assessment skills and techniques to determine patient needs and condition upon admission and on an on- going basis, responding appropriately

Completes and documents the nursing admission assessment in a thorough and accurate manner as defined by unit policy

Assesses the need for patient/family instruction

Make rounds on all patients on the team

Initiate, develop and document patient plan of care based on patient’s assessment and medical diagnosis and setting priorities for nursing action in accordance with the unit’s policy on time-frames

Review and update the plan of care once every 24 hours or as necessary

Develop patient teaching and discharge plan as necessary

Delegates care to team members based on complexity, staff education and competency, state regulations and Bonner General Health (BGH) policy and procedure

Provides safe and comprehensive nursing care according to state regulations, hospital policy and procedure and DNV standards

Establish care priorities based on patient problems; communicate with staff and new employees of patient problems/concerns/changes in condition; notify physician promptly regarding concerns

Must be proficient in medication administration, including IV therapy, as evidenced by lack of medication errors; reports medication errors

Perform procedures accurately, completely and safely according to established policy and procedure and physician orders

Provide care with minimal supervision in a timely manner

Maintains a safe environment for patients; uses safety precautions appropriately

Additional Essential Functions as outlined in the Job Descriptions for both Medical/Surgical and ICCU

Education:

Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program.

Experience:

Recent and appropriate registered nursing experience; Critical Care experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

Current State of Idaho RN license; Current CPR PREFERRED or obtained within 6 (six) months of hire: ACLS, PALS, DMAB; Procedural Sedation.