RN ICU Nights at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulaski summary:
An RN ICU Nights provides specialized nursing care to critically ill patients during night shifts under the supervision of the Head Nurse. Responsibilities include conducting nursing assessments, developing care plans, and evaluating patient progress. The role requires current licensure, proficiency in life support skills, and experience in critical care nursing.
Description:
Under the direct supervision of the designated Head Nurse, demonstrates proficiency in administering the fundamentals of the nursing process, contributes to the nursing assessment and the development of the nursing care plan, and participates in the evaluation of nursing care. Shares responsibility for individual patients or an entire patient population.
Qualifications:
Minimum Education
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Bachelor's degree (BSN) preferred.
Minimum of six (6) months' recent experience as a professional nurse.
Required Skills
Demonstrated proficiency of 50 percent of the skills required for Level II.
Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR current or within 30 days of hire
ACLS current or within 1 year of hire
PALS current or within 1 year of hire
Completion of a Basic Arrhythmia Class within in 1 year of hire
Required Licenses
Current Registered Nurse license to practice in the state.
Keywords:
ICU nursing, critical care, night shift, nursing assessment, patient care plan, Registered Nurse, BLS, ACLS, PALS, critical illness
