ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Opportunity:

RN - ICU

Job Details:

• Trauma and travel experience required
• Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of ICU patients
• Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments
• Notes all changes in physician orders on assigned patients
• Assists physician in examination of patients and performance of minor diagnostic procedures and treatments
• Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients and intervenes when necessary
• Administers medication as prescribed
• Initiates, regulates, and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products
• Delivers patient care competently across a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex
• Interacts with patients and families to share care plans during hospitalization and at time of discharge
• Informs patients and families of hospital procedures
• Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel
• Delegates tasks to support staff as needed