Registered Nurse, ICU
Company: ECHN
Location: East Longmeadow
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY: Utilizing the nursing process, provides high
quality direct and indirect patient #centered care.# Coordinates
patient care by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary
team.# Communicates, as appropriate, the patient#s clinical
condition, responding quickly and accurately to changes in
condition or response to treatment.# Demonstrates knowledge of the
principles of growth and development over the life span and the
skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient
population served.# Promotes the profession of nursing and
professional practice through collegial support and interactions.
Reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager. # EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing with a
current licensure in the State of Connecticut.## Must have
certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Cardiac
Life Support upon hire or receive certification within the new
employee introductory orientation period and maintain clinical
competency during employment with ECHN in this role. COMPETENCIES
Must be able to effectively communicate verbally as well as in
writing using the English language. Possesses basic computer
skills.# ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Disclaimer: Job
descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be,
exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or
working conditions associated with the job.# They are intended to
be accurate reflections of the principal duties and
responsibilities of this position.# These responsibilities and
competencies listed below may change from time to time. # #########
Job-Specific Competency 1.## Performs population specific
comprehensive assessments and re-assessments of the medical and
surgical patient#s condition and care needs including the
psychosocial, physical, educational and cultural aspects. 2.##
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of development of the
adult and geriatric population and the skills necessary to provide
age-appropriate care to patients served. Able to interpret data
about the patient status in order to identify each patient#s
age-specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.
3.## Assess and reassess pain.# Utilizes appropriate pain
management tools and techniques.# Educates the patient and family
regarding pain management.# Documentation reflects assessments,
interventions and evaluation of effectiveness. 4.## Develops and
revises individualized plans of care as indicated by assessment and
patient response to treatment.# #Evaluates overall plan daily for
effectiveness.# Involves the patient and family in the formulation
of goals. 5.## Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces
the potential for medication errors. Demonstrates knowledge of
medications and their correct administration based on age of the
patient and their clinical condition. 6.## Performs all aspects of
patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and
promotes positive patient outcomes.# Provides an accurate and
pertinent report of the patient#s condition for safe transfer of
care. 7.## Documents the nursing process and responses to care in a
timely manner utilizing the appropriate tools. 8.## Demonstrates an
ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful
situations.# Utilizes critical thinking skills and sound judgment
in priority setting and delegation. 9.## Formulates a teaching plan
based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of
learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate. 10.#
Demonstrates autonomous practice, consistent with evidence-based
standards.# Pursues personal and professional growth and
development.# Serves as a professional role model and mentor. 11.#
Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring, identifies
dysrhythmias and treats appropriately based on ACLS protocols. 12.#
Demonstrates knowledge of airway management and procedures and the
ability to use related equipment. 13.# Provides care to patients
requiring extensive fluid and electrolyte management. 14.#
Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with treatments and
special procedures both in the ICU and other departments
maintaining aseptic technique. 15.# Demonstrates ability to assess
and care for patients in the post anesthesia period.
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Keywords: ECHN, Springfield , Registered Nurse, ICU, Healthcare , East Longmeadow, Massachusetts
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