Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU/PCU

Shift Information: Nights

Minimum Years of Experience: 3.0

Certifications/Requirements: General Certifications (ACLS, BLS/BCLS)

Job Description:

The Registered Nurse (RN) for ICU/PCU will provide comprehensive patient care in a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital. The ideal candidate will have experience across all areas and must be willing to float to the Medical Surgical Unit (MSU) as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess patient and significant others’ needs for education, delivering information using appropriate educational modalities.
• Implement preventative safety measures, including the correct application of side rails, restraints, and safe equipment usage.
• Demonstrate knowledge of safe operation of equipment within the PCU, Telemetry, and Med Surg areas, including troubleshooting and documenting repairs as needed.
• Adhere to infection control and isolation procedures, ensuring compliance with documentation standards.
• Utilize standard precautions consistently in all interactions and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of patient status, nursing interventions, and responses throughout the shift.
• Complete and report physician orders promptly to ensure timely patient care.
• Conduct a 24-hour check of orders when part of assigned duties.
• Provide comprehensive and accurate shift reports to oncoming staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Effectively communicate with other departments, relaying critical lab values to physicians in accordance with policy.
• Manage the maintenance and restocking of emergency carts, rooms, and general supplies as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Holiday Coverage:

Holiday coverage is required.