(Archived) Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (ICU RN) - LG

Intensive Care Unit RN needed in Williston ND for 13-week assignment! Must have active ND license! Excellent pay package!
Day and Night rotating position.
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Utilizes the nursing process in developing the plan of care.
Based on care plan, implements care and reevaluates care based on the patient response to
treatments. Documents progress towards goals.
Administers specified medications, by either oral, subcutaneous, intermuscular, intradermal,
or intravenous route as ordered. Documents response to medications.
Assembles equipment for procedures and uses patient’s supplies appropriately during
procedures commonly performed by the RN.
Completes nursing assessment of patient and documents appropriately into the patient’s
record.
Sets priorities in plan of care based on assessed needs.
Assesses educational needs and engages in patient/family education and teaching as
appropriate. Documents this education.
Continuously observes, monitors and/or assesses the patient status and reports any changes in
condition or adverse reactions to medications or treatments. Documents this in the patient’s
record. Notifies MD.
Communicates with patient and family regarding the patient’s status, progress towards goals,
and health care needs.
Documents all pertinent information into the patient’s record. Performs this documentation
at the patient’s bedside.
Transcribes physician orders appropriately.
Demonstrates knowledge in management of complex equipment: Ventilators, hemodynamic
monitoring, temporary transcutaneous and transvenous pacemakers, cardiac/oxygen
saturation/non-invasive blood pressure monitors, epidural catheters, fluid and blood pumps.
Demonstrates knowledge in advanced nursing skills: airway management, dysrhythmia
management, and shock management.
Serves as a team leader in Code situations.
Assist to maintain order and cleanliness of utility, nutrition, medication and supply room,
nurses station, patient cupboards and consulting room.
Checks equipment and supplies and assists with room set up.
Manages intravenous fluids, medications, and blood administration. Documents patients
response.
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