ICU Nurse

Mightyworks       |    Location:AL       |    Country:United States Of America

Job Summary<br /> <br /> &nbsp;Our medical center has developed into one of Alabama&rsquo;s leading providers of care.&nbsp; Our consistently high patient satisfaction scores and accreditation and commendations by the nation&rsquo;s most prestigious healthcare accrediting agencies illustrate our commitment to quality healthcare with a human touch. Moreover, our&nbsp;organization understands better than most the importance and significance of Nurses in our healthcare system. That is why we place so much value on our nursing staff. By joining our nursing team, you&#39;ll have the opportunity to continue your career in patient care working with a team of like-minded nurses and other clinicians that share your same commitment to helping people.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> Job Responsibilities <ul> <li>Coordinate with doctors, technicians, and other clinical personnel in the development and implementation of patient care plans as part of the corrdinated care team.</li> <li>Speak with outside providers to arrange for the emergency care and (if necessary) admission of patients being brought in by emergency medical service teams or being transferred from other facilities.</li> <li>Work side-by-side with other members of our clinical teams in delivering direct care to patients under the direction of our physicians.</li> <li>Provide end-to-end care to patients, including initial assessments and triage, coordinating laboratory, pathology and imaging services, following patients admitted to facility to their respective care units, and then overseeing care up to the point of discharge.</li> <li>Coordinate the daily care of patients admitted to our facility, ensuring that medications are ordered and administered when needed, therapy schedules are followed, and that patient&#39;s dietary needs are met.</li> <li>Prepare patients scheduled for surgery in accordance to the orders handed down from our surgical team, and then maintain a sterile environment in their rooms in preparation for them to return for recovery.</li> <li>Enter all information from notes and documentation made throughout the day into a patient&#39;s electronic medical record.<br /> &nbsp;</li> </ul> Job Skills &amp; Qualifications<br /> <br /> Required<br /> &nbsp; <ul> <li>Current RN licensed to the current standards of the state</li> <li>Minimum 1 year of work experience in a hospital or medical center setting</li> <li>BLS and CPR certification</li> <li>Demonstrated knowledge of infection control and cross contamination prevention guidelines<br /> &nbsp;</li> </ul> Preferred <ul> <li>&nbsp;</li> <li>Previous float pool experience</li> </ul>