ICU

Essential Functions: -Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service. -Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. -Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team. -Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs. -Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. -Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation. -Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents. -Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. -Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base. -Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution. -Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.

Department Specific Job Functions: -Ensures good communication with patients/family by utilizing meaningful hourly rounding, bedside report and white boards. -Works with ventilated patients for early mobility. -Collaborates with team to ensure best outcomes. -Able to assist with intubation, central line insertions, Arterial lines insertion and care . -Delegates patient care tasks to assigned HCT s and validates completion of tasks. -Uses critical thinking to evaluate the overall patient condition and uses nursing judgment to identify and act on changes in patient status.

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