RN - Intensive Care Unit
Company: Aspen Valley Hospital
Location: Basalt
Posted on: April 8, 2021
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Job Description:
This is a PRN position and requires someone with previous ICU /
critical care experience.
Provides professional nursing care in accordance with
known/accepted standards of practice and AVH policy. Utilizes the
Nursing Process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing
care. Works in support of the medical staff treatment plan and
makes recommendations for changes to medical treatment plan as
appropriate. Educates patients and family around the plan of care
and disease management. Actively supports the nursing philosophy by
striving for excellence in patient care, professional development,
interpersonal relations, time management, and continuous quality
improvement.
NURSING PROCESS AND CLINICAL PRACTICE SKILLS
Fully competent in primary nurse role on unit; performs patient and
family assessment & problem identification, plans care accordingly,
implements and evaluates plan of care so that problems are
resolved.
Develops a problem based plan of care for every patient with
appropriate nursing interventions
Records pertinent clinical documentation in accordance with
regulatory requirements, professional standards and hospital
policy.
Prioritizes patient situations and takes appropriate action in an
efficient, effective manner
Responds to clinical needs of patients in accord with experience,
nursing standards, and hospital/nursing policies and
procedures.
Makes value-added resource decisions for patient care with respect
to supplies, equipment, and acuity of care
PATIENT TEACHING
Provides individualized patient and family education consistent
with patient's learning style, readiness to learn and self care
needs
Evaluated the effectiveness of patient learning
CARE COORDINATION
Coordinates with all members of the hospital team in order to
address patient care, resolve problems, and improve the delivery of
multidisciplinary care on a daily basis
Applies individual and group problem solving; shares knowledge with
others freely, consults openly, and assists others to interpret
data
Uses verbal and written communication methods effectively
Provides input into refinement of nursing care plans developed by
others
PATIENT SAFETY & CONFIDENTIALITY
Adheres reliably to all accepted patient safety standards
Identifies and promotes new learning around changing patient safety
standards of practice
Serves in advocacy role; encouraging active involvement of patient
and family in their care
Follows all security, confidentiality, and privacy policies
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & INTEGRATION
Develops professional goals and diversity of responsibilities
within nursing practice; consistent with hospital mission and
goals
Demonstrates role awareness and seeks individualized/department
specific continuing education that improves patient care or
professional practice: suggestions is CEUs meet AACN category A
criteria, such as cardiac care, ECG, heart failure, respiratory
care, acute lung injury, ventilator management, pharmacology,
pathophysiology, and FCCS
Able to express nursing values around patient/family centered care
and assists others to achieve shared understanding
Active participant in quality improvement processes
Identifies need to seek out additional information when needed and
apply relevant findings to nursing practice
LEADERSHIP
Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional
decision making
Participates and contributes to unit meetings and activities
Acts as a relief charge nurse when assigned
VII. UNIT SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Proficient in the care of critically ill patients; willingness to
assist in the care of critically ill patients in all areas of the
hospital
Maintain current competency in critical care skills
Maintain proficiency in the care of the medical surgical patient
with emphasis on orthopedic and general surgeries
Maintain competency in the care of the pediatric patient
Maintains arrhythmia interpretation skills; ability to determine
EKG changes requiring immediate interventions
Ability to begin resuscitation efforts in adults and pediatric
patients and continue as team leader until relieved by a
physician
Maintain Level II to ER. Maintain Level III to PCU.
POPULATION SPECIFIC CRITERIA
Ensures developmentally appropriate care for infants, toddlers,
children, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients.
CORE VALUES
Patient Centered:is passionate about patient care, creating
positive impressions on a consistent basis and exceeding our
patients' expectations. Exhibits courtesy and sensitivity to the
needs of patients and their families, responds with a sense of
urgency to patient problems, anticipates patient requirements,
responds proactively and places the patient's safety above all
else.
Teamwork:works collaboratively with physicians and other staff and
assists whenever possible. He/she openly shares information,
provides feedback and participates in appropriate decision making
as part of a team of healthcare professionals. Hospital and
departmental objectives are placed ahead of individual agendas
Respect for Others:actively listens to others, takes other opinions
into account, and communicates openly and honestly. He/she
demonstrates respect for others by being timely with
communications, completion of tasks, and meeting attendance. The
employee is respectful of all physicians, colleagues, patients,
visitors, and other stakeholders
Accountability:takes responsibility for his/her actions, abides by
the hospital's guiding philosophies and policies, and follows
through on commitments and physician orders. He/she provides
complete and accurate information to the Physician and/or other
members of the work team. takes personal pride and ownership in the
quality of care and services provided to all internal and external
customers
Integrity:is truthful, trustworthy, and principled. He/she
demonstrates character, conviction, and honest and ethical behavior
in all interactions with others. The employee's word can be
trusted. Behavior is consistent with these AVH Core Values
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
* Associate Degree in Nursing
* BSN graduate preferred
* Experience 3 years of critical care experience preferred
LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATIONS
* Current Colorado nursing license
* Current BLS certification
* CCRN preferred
* Other Required:
1.ACLS
2. PALS
3.TNCC within 2 years of hire
4.FCCS within 2 years of hire
5.PFCCS within 2 years of hire
* Our hire-in rates of pay are based on years of relevant
experience. Listed below are our hire-in rates for the position,
which includes: minimum pay (no relevant experience) and mid-point
(12 or more years).
Minimum = $34.28/hr
Mid-Point = $44.56/hr
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