RN ICU Weekend
- Glendale Heights, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- "Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to gather data on health status and needs. * Develop and implement individualized care plans based on assessment findings and medical diagnoses. * Administer medications and treatments accurately as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols. * Monitor and evaluate patient responses to interventions, adjusting care plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes. * Provide education and counseling to patients and their families about health conditions, treatment plans, medications, and self-care strategies. * Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care. * Document patient care activities, including assessments, care plans, interventions, and outcomes, accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR). * Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies. * Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and outcomes. * Supervise and mentor nursing staff, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality care. * Maintain a safe and clean work environment by adhering to infection control policies and safety protocols. * Respond promptly to life-threatening situations using established protocols and critical care skills."
- Associate's of Nursing Required
- Bachelor's of Nursing Preferred
- Work Experience Preferred
- Skills required to work in critical care area as defined by unit
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) Required
- Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Preferred
- Fundamentals of Critical Care Support (FCCS) Preferred
- Basic EKG Certification (BEKG) Preferred
- Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) Required
- Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN) Preferred
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Preferred
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) Preferred
- NonViolent Crisis Intervention Program (CPI) Preferred
- Neonatal Resuscitation Protocol (NRP) Preferred
- Neonatal Resuscitation Protocol Advanced (NRPA) Preferred
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Preferred
- PALS INSTRC - PALS Instructor Preferred
- Annual Stroke Requirement Certification Preferred
- As defined by specialty area Preferred