Registered Nurse (RN), ICU- PRN

North Alabama Medical Center
Florence, AL, 35630, USA
  • Healthcare
  • Full-time
Our job summary
Flexible PRN dayshift in a large community health system with multi-site career growth. ICU Registered Nurse (RN), PRN dayshift, in-hospital ICU; schedule: per-diem/PRN; location: Lifepoint Health community hospital network; contract: ongoing PRN. - Current RN license in state of practice - BCLS required - Associate's Degree in Nursing required (BSN preferred) - ICU experience and ability to perform critical care tasks (med administration, specimen collection, ventilator/monitoring care) - Ability to lift/move patients and work flexible shifts
Full description
Registered Nurse - ICU - PRN Dayshift Position Summary Provides direct patient care in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.Essential Functions

Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities.

Documents patient care provided.

Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, physician, patient, and family.

Assists patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.

Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial/spiritual support needs.

Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.

Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.

Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts or units as needed.

Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

Performs other duties as assigned. Additional Information Patient Populations Served: Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult. Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record. Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present for all employees. Physical Requirements: Frequent standing, walking, lifting/moving patients, and repetitive hand/arm movements. Regular exposure to biological and chemical hazards, including blood and bodily fluids, hazardous medications, and latex.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred. License: /Certifications: Current RN license in state of practice; BCLS required; ACLS, PALS, and Handle with Care preferred.Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

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