GENERAL SUMMARY
Full-Time Benefit Eligible
Department: Intensive Care Unit - Schedule: 3-12 Hour Shifts from 7:00a.m.
- 7:30p.m.
; every other weekend and holiday Hospital: Henry Ford Madison Heights - Location: Madison Heights, MI
Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
Responsibilities: Implements and monitors patient care plans.
Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.| Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.| Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.| Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Licensure / Certification / Registration: - BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Registered Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education: Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
Preferred 1-2 years of recent experience in an ICU or critical care setting.
Completion of our critical care training program is required for new graduates or experienced RNs without ICU experience.
ACLS certification is required and may be obtained upon hiring.
Proficiency in managing mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, and administration of critical care medications (including drips such as vasopressors, sedatives, and paralytics.
Familiarity with electronic health records systems and ICU specific monitoring tools.
Preferred strengths include Critical thinking and problem solving, strong communication, attention to detail, leadership and teamwork, adaptability and patient Advocacy.