RN- Registered Nurse- FT-ICU
Company: Bon Secours
Location: Richmond
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
RN- Registered Nurse- FT-ICUApply NowRequisition R122308 Market
Richmond, Virginia Department Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - St.
Mary's Richmond Shift Nights Schedule Full-timeThank you for
considering a career at Bon Secours!Registered Nurse (RN) -FT
Nights-ICU- St. Mary's Hospital**$20,000 Sign On Bonus for
Qualified Applicants**Summary of Primary Functions
The Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) provides, coordinates,
plans, and evaluates the care of the patient in collaboration with
the interdisciplinary team and within established the nursing
process framework. Evaluation is done through data collection,
assessment, identification, and prioritization of patient
problems/needs including evaluating process/outcome of nursing
care, interventions, and teaching. The RN coordinates, provides,
and directs patient teaching activities and coordinates the care
provided by health team members.
Essential Job Functions
Conducts and analyzes initial and ongoing patient assessment,
creates a plan of care, implements treatment, and evaluates
treatment effectiveness.
Administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State
of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and
procedures
Serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination
throughout hospital departments.
Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing
quality improvement in the department and collaborates with
spiritual care, palliative, and ethics when needed
Serves as a point person for care coordination for family members
or caregivers.
Performs nursing care associated with life supporting
technology/modalities may include but not limited to: ventilator
management, CRRT, IABP, Impella, ECMO
Performs hemodynamic monitoring
Clinically manages critically ill patients with multi-system organ
failure and/or multisystem trauma
Using the AACN Synergy Model, restores, supports, promotes,
rehabilitates, or palliates to maintain the physiologic,
psychologic, and psychosocial stability of patients across the
lifespan.
Synthesizes and prioritizes information in order to take immediate
and decisive evidence-based, patient-focused action using clinical
judgement and clinical inquiry.
Anticipates and responds with confidence and adapts to rapidly
changing patient conditions.
Responds to the unique needs of the patients and families coping
with unanticipated illness or injury and treatment and advocate for
their choices in quality of life.
BSMH nurses are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance
with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH Nursing
Professional Practice Model.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with
the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related
duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable
accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
Current RN license in state they are working or covered by compact
(required)
BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from
approved source prior to direct patient care)
ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (required within 6 months of
hire)
TNCC Trauma Nursing Core Course (preferred)
CCRN Critical Care Registered Nurse (preferred)
PCCN Progressive Care Certified Nurse (preferred)
RN-BC Registered Nurse - Board Certified (preferred)
TCRN Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (preferred)
National Institute of Health (NIH) Stroke Certification
(preferred)
Education
Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)
Work Experience
1 year of RN experience (required)
6 months RN experience in a Med/Surg, Critical Care, Stepdown, or
Emergency Department Unit (preferred)
Training
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)
Critical Care Course (preferred)
Skills
Assigns patient care according to the nursing skill, knowledge, and
scope of practice of staff.
Orients, facilitates learning experience, and provides education
(based upon quality improvement indicators, outcomes, and
implementation) to nursing staff and others.
Possesses clinical knowledge, skills, and competency to provide
evidence-based patient care in accordance with the current
standards of practice, policy and procedure, and BSMH mission.
Performs comprehensive assessment of patient's clinical condition
and psychosocial needs of the patient and their supportive
resources.
Safely and efficiently develops, implements, and prioritizes plan
of care.
Application of the nursing process in patient care delivery.
Assesses patient's physical and emotional responses to treatment to
evaluate effectiveness of intervention and patient outcomes;
revises plan of care accordingly.
Assists patient and family in coping with patient's illness.
Collaborates with others in the delivery of coordinated patient
care.
Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
Applies cultural diversity and inclusion principles when caring for
patients and their support resources.
Recognizes own limitations and seeks assistance and acquires
information to perform safely.
Advances personal and professional growth through participation in
educational programs, current literature, in-services, and
workshops.
Exhibits professionalism through accountability for own and
delegated actions.
Integrates cost-effective measures into practice and models
effective stewardship of available resources.
Practices self-care and cultivates resilience in conflict and
difficult circumstances.
Protects the safety and privacy of all persons.
Understanding and utilization of office and clinical
technologies.
Ability to communicate with patients in a manner they can
understand considering their personal preferences.
Compassionate, relationship-based approach to help find meaning in
illness, suffering, pain, and existence.
Remains calm, adaptive, and collective during an emergency.
Assists with insertion intra-aortic balloon pumps, chest tubes, and
impellas.
Assesses patients through hemodynamic monitoring.
Assists with insertion of transvenous pacing/temporary pacing.
Administers means for conscious sedation.
Knowledge of advanced respiratory modalities.
Manages nursing care of the patient with a Swan-Ganz catheter.
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
May be required to use physical restraints
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious
materials*
May have periods of constant interruptions
Physical Requirements
Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.): 34-66%
Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.) 34-66%
Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.) 34-66%
Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.) 34-66%
Stoop/Kneel 1-33%
Crawling 1-33%
Climbing 1-33%
Balance 1-33%
Bending 34-66%
Sitting 34-66%
Walking 34-66%
Standing 34-66%
Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
Maneuver weight of patients
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recorder
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity - far
Acuity - near
Depth perception
Use of latex products
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
Gaseous risk exposure
Patient Population
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care
appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her
assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development
of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data
reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate
information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative
to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as
described in departmental policies and procedures.
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)Bon Secoursis an equal opportunity
employer.Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
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