About this role
The Registered Nurse (RN) in ICU plays a critical role in coordinating patient care and providing specialized nursing services. Responsible for supervising LPNs and support nursing staff, this position requires a compassionate and skilled individual who can work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and address patient needs, providing compassionate and comprehensive care.
- Work collaboratively with nursing personnel, providing supervision and guidance as needed.
- Maintain accurate and organized records, preparing reports in a timely manner.
- Ensure a clean and healthy environment for staff and patients, adhering to quality standards.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, when interacting with patients, families, and colleagues.
- Exhibit outstanding customer service attitude in all patient and family interactions.
- Utilize superb organizational skills in managing supplies and equipment efficiently.
- Remain calm and professional in crisis and emergent situations, providing appropriate support and assistance.
- Proficiently manage electronic records management systems, demonstrating strong computer skills.
Qualifications
Education:
- Associate of Nursing (Required)
- Bachelors of Nursing (Preferred)
Licenses and Certifications:
- New York RN (Required)
- BLS (Required)
- ACLS Certification (Required)
- PALS Certification (Preferred)
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
- ICU: 1 year (Preferred)
Physical Requirements:
- Heavy Lifting: 45 pounds or over
- Moderate Carrying: 15-44 pounds
- Pulling
- Pushing
- Reaching above shoulder
- Manual Dexterity
- Walking: 1 hour per day
- Standing: 4 hours per day
- Sitting: 2 hours per day
- Kneeling
- Repeated Bending
- Vision Requirements: Normal
- Hearing Requirements: Normal
- Wearing an N-95 Respirator Mask
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrate empathy and sensitivity towards patients and their families.
- Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve common goals.
- Exhibit excellent communication skills to convey information clearly and effectively.
- Adapt to changing situations and priorities in a dynamic healthcare environment.
- Utilize analytical skills to assess situations and make informed decisions for patient care.
- Proactively identified and addresses issues to ensure efficient and effective patient care delivery.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism and integrity in all interactions.
- Manage time effectively to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
- Pay meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in patient care documentation and procedures.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to nursing staff, fostering a positive work environment .