Registered Nurse (RN) ICU

The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers high-quality patient care and ensures positive patient outcomes through the compassionate and efficient application of nursing knowledge. Working under general supervision, this role promotes professional nursing practice by coordinating patient care through the nursing process and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Essential Job Function

Reviews patient needs and conditions to deliver nursing care in assigned unit to ensure that every patient receives the direct and proper care needed.
Analyzes patient information, including medical history, diagnostic results, and current condition, to develop individualized nursing care plans.
Prepares nursing processes, such as medication administration and treatments to provide comprehensive and effective patient care.
Reconciles medical records to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
Evaluates patient response to interventions and identifies any additional interventions needed to meet defined goals of care.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary care team to ensure effective care planning.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Required: Associate degree in Nursing
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in nursing

Experience

Required: 1 year as a Registered Nurse
Preferred: 1 year in a clinical specialty as defined by ANCC or national nursing organizations

Licensure/Certification/Listing

Required: Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a Compact state BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider

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