Registered Nurse - ICU

About this role

Skills for this role

Certifications

Requirements

• Demonstrates a theoretical knowledge base, critical thinking skills, and efficient prioritization of patient needs Safely administers medication Accurately verifies orders Demonstrates consistent ability/competence in patient care areas Actively solicits feedback from patients and visitors Functions independently with most procedures/protocols and those which require assisting a physician Recognizes limitations and seeks the appropriate assistance when needed Demonstrates ability to respond to emergency situations Documents patient care per hospital policy Provides a safe environment for patients and visitors Contributes to reduction of infections and adheres to infection control guidelines Participates in quality improvement activities within the unit Supervises LPN and UAP when assigned; reviews data collection and implements and modifies plan of care for patients assigned to an LPN Demonstrates the ability to ensure compliance with policies and procedures Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate the vision, mission, and goals of Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, including hospital and unit-specific dashboards Creates a culture within the department that rewards cooperation, teamwork, and collective problem solving The RN serves as the role model for his/her professional area of practice Assesses team members' clinical competency through observation, testing, return demonstration, and evaluation of the occurrences of variances to care standards Attends required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services Demonstrates a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care