Job Description

RN-ICU at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg summary:

The RN-ICU provides professional nursing care for a group of critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit, ensuring accountability and adherence to established protocols. Responsibilities include assessment of unit needs, coordinating activities as a charge nurse, and collaborating with healthcare team members to deliver optimal patient care. Qualified candidates must hold a current TN RN license and possess critical thinking skills to work effectively in a high-stress environment.

Description

Report to the Director, the staff RN is a professional care giver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to those patient via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation, and other healthcare team members. If assigned as charge nurse, will serve as resource for coordination of activities on the unit. Responsibilities as charge include, but not limited to, assessment of unit needs, available resources for current and oncoming shift(s) based on patient acuity, volume, individuals and family needs and special clinical procedures or interventions pending.

Reports to: Director of Intensive Care (ICU)

FLSA: Non-exempt

Qualifications

Minimum Education
Must posses a current and active Registered Nurse License in the State of Tennessee.

Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Skills
Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
(BLS certification may be obtained within first week of orientation before patient care)
(ACLS and PALS may be obtained within the first 3 months of hire)

Required Skills
Licenses: Current and active Registered Nurse License in the State of Tennessee.

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May be required to perform duties of the CNA, MA or LPN or other nursing staff on occasion.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service, projects and committees as assigned.
• Adheres to and supports policies and procedures of STRHS-Lawrenceburg.
• Works scheduled shifts including overtime, when necessary.
• Accepts all call schedule as directed.
• Maintains a neat and professional appearance in compliance to the existing dress code.

Keywords:

Registered Nurse, ICU Nursing, Critical Care, Patient Care, Healthcare, Nursing Process, Charge Nurse, BLS, ACLS, PALS

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