Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Alto Health Care Staffing
Plymouth, NH
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Job Description
As a Registered Nurse in our Intensive Care Unit (ICU), you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional healthcare to critically ill patients. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive and specialized care. Your primary responsibilities will include:
Key Responsibilities
As a Registered Nurse in our Intensive Care Unit (ICU), you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional healthcare to critically ill patients. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive and specialized care. Your primary responsibilities will include:
Key Responsibilities
- Patient Assessment: Perform thorough and ongoing assessments of patients' conditions, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assessing the need for interventions.
- Critical Care: Provide specialized care to critically ill patients, including those with complex medical conditions, post-surgical recovery, and trauma-related injuries.
- Ventilator Management: Monitor and manage patients on mechanical ventilation, ensuring proper settings and patient comfort.
- Medication Administration: Administer medications, fluids, and blood products as prescribed, and monitor patient responses while maintaining accurate records.
- Collaborative Care: Collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Emergency Response: Be prepared to respond to medical emergencies, including code blue situations, and provide immediate life-saving interventions.
- Patient and Family Education: Educate patients and their families about their conditions, treatment options, and post-discharge care.
- Equipment Operation: Competently operate and troubleshoot complex medical equipment used in the ICU.
- Infection Control: Strictly adhere to infection control protocols to maintain a safe and sterile environment.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records, including assessments, interventions, and progress notes.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in state of practice.
- BLS and ACLS certifications are required. Additional certifications such as CCRN or TNCC are a plus.
- Previous ICU nursing experience is preferred, but new graduates with a strong interest in critical care may be considered.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to remain calm and make critical decisions in high-pressure situations.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
- Access to ongoing training and development programs.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Meaningful work that makes a difference in patients' lives.
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