Critical Care Nurse at ScionHealth summary:A Critical Care Nurse provides specialized nursing care to critically ill patients in a hospital setting, working under the supervision of nursing leadership. Responsibilities include planning, delivering, and evaluating patient care, administering medications, monitoring patient status, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care. This role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and strong communication skills to advocate for patients' physical and emotional well-being in a high-stress environment.
DescriptionAt
ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.
Job SummaryUnder the direction of the Clinical Coordinator and/or Nursing Unit Director:
- Perform nursing patient care duties for the assigned unit or department
- Plan, provide, and evaluate total nursing care in accordance with the established patient care philosophy
- Facilitate individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures
- Relate effectively with other shifts for continuity of care, maintain satisfactory relations with other departments and nursing units; and participate in all phases of education.
Essential Functions- Identifies existing and potential problems and seek or implement appropriate solutions
- Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care. May administer medication. Documents patient care given
- Provides nursing care through planning, organizing, and facilitating the nursing function for assigned patients
- Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation
- Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families
- Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
QualificationsEducation- Associates degree in Nursing Required
- Bachelors degree in Nursing Preferred
Licenses/Certifications- Basic Life Support (BLS)-Required
- ACLS within 6 months of hire
- PALS within 6 months of hire
- Handle with Care Certification within 6 months
- Valid licensure in the State of Alabama OR Compact License as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Experience- Six (6) months of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a direct patient care setting unless entering into the Nurse Residency Program
Keywords:critical care nursing, patient care, medication administration, wound care, nursing process, primary nursing, clinical coordination, patient advocacy, medical documentation, healthcare teamwork
