(Archived) Registered Nurse - CICU

Registered Nurse - CICU
Contract position- 2/4-5/6
JOB DESCRIPTION – Inpatient (bedside)

The job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Position Summary

Provides direct bedside patient care on a unit that regularly staffs RNs on a 24 hour, 7 day per week basis.

• Essential Functions
• Assess patient’s needs and develops/revises an individualized plan of care based on patient needs and responses.
• Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attaining expected outcomes.
• Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with all team members and customers.
• Functions as a patient and family advocate.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses the data reflective of the patient’s status and interprets the necessary information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs.
• Prescribes, delegates, coordinates and documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful and consistent manner including, but not limited to, patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments and patient safety.
• Demonstrates competency in nursing skills and use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit specific requisite skills.
• Prioritizes patient care in an ongoing manner in accordance with Evidence Based Practice Standards of Care.
• Practices effective problem identification and resolution.
• Delegates tasks and duties to healthcare team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the team member’s capabilities and qualifications.
  Communicates appropriate information regarding patient condition or unit concerns to other health care team members.
• Maintains a safe and caring environment for both patients and family.
  Integrates patient and family education throughout the delivery of care.
• Participates in process improvement activities as assigned.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patients’ rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.

Education/Training

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing
• Assumes responsibility for professional development and continuing educational.
• Meets all mandatory and developmental requirements for Orlando Health and unit/department.
  
  

Licensure/Certification

• Maintains current RN license in the State of Florida
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are required based on the appropriate certification for the patient population.