Specialty Registered Nurse (CV) - ICU - Full Time - Nights - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Company: Mission Regional Medical Center
Location: Harlingen
Posted on: July 30, 2022
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Job Description:
Specialty Registered Nurse (CV) - ICU - Full Time -
NightsOverview
The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe
patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation. Provides direct patient care within
the scope of practice. The Registered Nurse also directs and guides
patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel
while maintaining standards of care in the ICU. The Registered
Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to
his/her assigned patients; He/She communicates with the physician
about changes in the patient's clinical condition including
hemodynamic monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and abnormal
results and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and
accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment.
Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
Responsibilities
Recognizes signs of abuse and reports appropriately to the hospital
social worker and/or Adult / Child Protective Services. Familiar
with the EMTALA Regulations.Responsible for the observation and
direction of patient lifts, mobilization, and shall participate as
needed in patient handling.Attends and maintains mandatory training
in safe patient handling, trained in safe lifting techniques,
includes but not limited to 1) Appropriate use of lifting devices
and equipment, 2) Five areas of body exposure: vertical, lateral,
bariatric repositioning and ambulation, 3) Use of lifting devices
to handle patients safely.Uses professional judgment and clinical
assessment in safe patient handling that are consistent with Safe
Patient Handling policies. Uses two patient identifiers
consistently when drawing lab, administering medications and
performing procedures. Does not use unacceptable abbreviations in
documentation and uses read back on all telephone orders. Monitors
authentication and validation of telephone orders within 24 hours
by the physician.Follows medication reconciliation policy
consistently.Ensures Crash Cart, defibrillation function have been
checked per protocol and after each code, appropriate items are
immediately replaced and indicated by signature on crash cart
checklist.Is in compliance with information contained in the
Infection Manual (i.e. OSHA blood borne pathogen standards, CDC
Guidelines), and demonstrates appropriate use of personal
protective equipment (i.e. gloves, gowns, masks, goggles) and hand
hygiene techniques.Ensures consistently that all clinical alarms
i.e. cardiac monitor alarms are set with the appropriate parameters
for the patient and are audible at all times.Gives thorough,
detailed efficient change of shift report or upon patient
intra-department transfer to ensure consistency in the plan of
care. Uses the SBAR communication methodology in all
reporting.Assists physicians with special tests and procedures in
the ICU. Uses universal protocol "time out" on all patients for any
bedside procedures.Avoids and prevents injury to self and patients
by applying the principles of body mechanics. Maintains a safe
environment, functioning with an awareness and application of
safety issues identified within the unit/facility, i.e., suction
and oxygen immediately available at all ICU bedsides.Completes pain
assessment and reassessment consistently with the time frame after
giving pain medications and upon discharge or transfer of
patients.Completes documentation of medications given to the
patient on the medication administration record (MAR).Initiates
discharge and patient / family education planning with proper
documentation on the patient record or electronic medical record
(EMR).Establishes priorities of patient care based on essential
needs and available resources of time, equipment, personnel and
supplies.Formulates, maintains and updates a goal directed plan of
care on patients which is prioritized and based on patient
outcomes.Complies with all regulatory requirements for clinical
pathways, clinical assessments, interventions and
documentationInitiates, titrates and safely monitors all IV
medications and blood components. Uses two patient identifiers
consistently when drawing lab, medicating, or performing any
procedure on a patient and blood componentsPerforms all other
duties as assigned or required.
Qualifications
1. Current and valid state RN License.
2. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain
current.
3. Completion of Critical Care Course preferred.
4. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain
current.
5. Minimum of one year as a staff RN in acute care hospital,
critical care preferred.
6. Critical Care RN (CCRN) Certification preferred.
7. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and do not
discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability,
race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or other
protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for
the application process, please contact Human Resources. EEO is the
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Keywords: Mission Regional Medical Center, Harlingen , Specialty Registered Nurse (CV) - ICU - Full Time - Nights - ICU - Intensive Care Unit, Healthcare , Harlingen, Texas
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