Rn - Icu Jobs

Description - External
Job Summary
Jackson Purchase Medical Center Critical Care RN provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing
process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
Essential Functions
Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical
treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
Documents patient care given.
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and
family.
Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and
ambulation.
Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge,
referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age,
culture, condition, and circumstances.
Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
Nonessential Functions
Review and comply with LifePoint Code of Conduct and all relevant Company and Division policies and
procedures.
Qualifications - External
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education
X

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• Associate's Degree Required X

Required Skills
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.
Certifications
X

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required X
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of hire X
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months of hire

Description - External
Certifications
X

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of hire X
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required X
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months of hire

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