RN Acute-Intensive Care Unit-Methodist
 UnityPoint Health | |
USD $30.45/Hr.-USD $45.67/Hr.
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 United States, Iowa, Des Moines | |
| 1200 Pleasant Street (Show on map) | |
 Nov 19, 2024 | |
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OverviewProvides care for Critically ill patients in a 36 bed mixed critical care unit in a level 1 critical care unit. RN is primary care giver for patients including but not limited to: trauma, open heart, renal, cardiac, pulmonary, general surgery, sepsis and general medical.
As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients and their families. Maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses, Philosophy of Nursing at UnityPoint Health with in the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other care givers. Acts in accordance with DNV Primary Stroke Center guidelines and educational requirements therein. ResponsibilitiesAssesses the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care. Develops an individual plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team.Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient's care.Delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required on assigned unit in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.Utilizes holistic approach (considering biopsychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients and families served in the assigned service area.Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare team members within their scope of practice and holds them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care.Utilizes critical thinking in developing nursing interventions while maintaining responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient's and their families' age specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension.Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately. Qualifications Graduate of accredited nursing program, 6 months of hospital clinical experience or demonstrated clinical efficiency. New graduate nursing see Critical Care RN Resident Job Description, Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Iowa, Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire, ACLS certification within 12 months of hire is required,Certification in Critical Care Nursing (CCRN) is encouraged,Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) and/or Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) certification within 12 months of hire is required,Essentials of Critical Care orientation with a score of 80% or greater is required in each section. A needs assessment is offered for experienced critical care nurses and a score of 80% or greater for each section is required, Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons,Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English, Multicultural sensitivity,Microsoft Office - basic computer skills,Customer/patient focused,Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.
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