Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit

"\n\nThe Registered Nurse in the ICU provides direct and indirect patient care.He / she applies the nursing process to plan and implement the care of patients, including patient and family education and continuum of care planning.The Registered Nurse must possess good communication skills and must be able to effectively communicate with physicians, peers, patients and families.He / She works collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team to ensure quality care is delivered. Will oversee LPN practices as directed by unit director.\n\nReports to : ICU Director\n\nEssential Functions\n\nProviding nursing care appropriate to the condition and needs of the patient.\n\nConsulting and collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide care to patients.\n\nEstablishing, reviewing, revising and following the patient plan of care.\n\nAdministering medications and treatments within the scope of practice for a Registered Nurse.\n\nRecording patient care activities including assessment, reassessment, and ongoing treatment notes within the patient's medical records.\n\nUsing a variety of computer systems\n\nOperating medical equipment used in the care of the patient.\n\nProviding patient and family education related to treatment, diagnosis, medications, discharge and self-care.\n\nProviding patient care following nursing standards of care in a manner that promotes\n\nProviding patient care following nursing standards of care in a manner that promotes excellent outcomes, avoids harm to patients and promotes health and healing.\n\nThe ability and willingness to follow establishes Standards of Performance.\nRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.\nMust be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.\nMust possess strong computer skills and have the ability to work with multiple computer systems\nMust be able to read and communicate effectively in English\nMust be able to operate standard patient care equipment for services provided.\n\nNon-Essential Functions\n\nOther duties as assigned.\nMust complete all assigned education in a timely manner.\nMust complete department specific education.\n\nOrganizational Expectations\n\nActively participates in Foundation Safety Behavior Tools and Tactics and Tactics such as Briefs, Debriefs, Huddles, Learning Board Activities, Executive Patient Safety Rounds and reporting of unanticipated and unintended patient events regardless of whether there is harm.\n\nProvide effective mentoring\nBe loyal to the absent\nAlways manage up\nConsistent use of AIDET and 5 P's\nUphold the facilities Standards of Performance\n\nJob Requirements\n\nMinimum Education\nMust possess an active TN RN license or a compact state license with the intent to obtain a TN RN license within 30 days of hire.\n\nRequired Skills\nCertifications : \nBLS - current or must obtain within 90 days from date of hire.\nACLS - current or must obtain within 90 days from date of hire\nPALS - current or must obtain within 90 days from date of hire.\nNRP - current or must obtain within 90 days from date of hire.\nHandle with Care - must obtain within 6 months from date of hire.\nMust complete Basic Arrhythmia course within 90 days from date of hire.\n\nEqual opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment : Minority / Female / Disabled / Protected Veteran\n\n"Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.