RN – Icu

RN – Icu

Requirements

• Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – American Heart Association (AHA) – Within 60 days of hire or transfer
• Registered Nurse (RN) – South Dakota Board of Nursing

Responsibilities

• Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the Healthcare consumer’s health and/or the situation.
• Analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or the issues.
• Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the Healthcare consumer of the situation.
• Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.
• Implements the identified plan. Ensures patient progression along plan.
• Coordinates care delivery.
• Employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
• Provides consultation to influence the identified plan, enhance the abilities of others and effect change.
• Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
• Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
• Evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations.
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
• Collaborates with patient, family and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
• Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice.
• Integrates research findings into practice.
• Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services.
• Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
• Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.
• Supports purpose, vision, and values of Monument Health.
• Practices within the legal scope of a Registered Professional Nurse as outlined by the state in which employment occurs and delivers competent care consistent with standards / policies, laws, regulators/accreditation/certifying organizations.
• Abides by the Provisions of the Code of Ethics for Nurses (ANA 2010).
• Proficiently uses applicable technology and software to support and document nursing activities and patient care.
• Continuously seeks out opportunities to improve the quality of patient care delivery through innovative and creative problem solving.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of Registered Nurse Experience
• Bachelors degree in Nursing