RN - INPATIENT

Department: Intermediate Critical CareFTE: 0.90 Full Time

Shift: DaysThe Intermediate Critical Care (ICC) unit provides an opportunity for nurses to advance their practice by caring for patients who require increased monitoring, specialized interventions, and a higher level of clinical assessment than traditional acute care. The patient population includes diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and submassive pulmonary embolism (PE) patients who meet established criteria, post-operative parathyroidectomy patients, vascular surgery patients requiring frequent neurovascular and pulse assessments following procedures such as femoral-femoral bypass, femoral-popliteal bypass, and select TEVAR/EVAR procedures, as well as patients requiring hourly ophthalmic medications. As the ICC unit becomes established and its clinical capabilities continue to develop, patient diagnoses and populations will be expanded to include additional higher-acuity patients appropriate for the intermediate level of care, providing nurses with continued opportunities to broaden their clinical experience and expertise. For nurses interested in expanding their clinical capabilities and progressing toward higher-acuity or critical care practice, ICC provides an ideal environment for professional growth. Nurses have the opportunity to strengthen advanced assessment skills, recognize subtle changes in patient condition, manage increasingly complex clinical situations, and develop greater confidence in clinical decision-making. Whether you are looking to broaden your current practice or build a foundation for future opportunities in critical care, ICC provides a supportive and evolving environment to develop the knowledge, experience, and skills needed for the next step in your nursing career.

Position Summary: Work within the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to assigned patients. Provide clinical leadership for other staff and assume relief charge duties when designated. Serve as a role model to promote a positive work environment and quality patient care. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.

Position Summary: Work within the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to assigned patients. Provide clinical leadership for other staff and assume relief charge duties when designated. Serve as a role model to promote a positive work environment and quality patient care. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups. Detailed responsibilities:

PATIENT CARE: Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients as requiredPOLICIES - Work within Hospitals, Nursing division and departmental policiesCARE PLAN - Work in collaboration with the healthcare team, implement and document individualized care plans incorporating age specific considerations, including discharge planning and patient/family teachingTESTS AND PROCEDURES - Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtainedPARTICIPATION - Participate in orientation; upon successful completion of preceptor training assume precepting and evaluation responsibilities of new personnelEMERGENCY MEASURES - Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patientsMEDICAL RECORDS - Ensure that patient medical records contain necessary informationINQUIRIES - Answer telephones and triage calls as per departmental policyMEDICATION - Administer medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical findingsENVIRONMENT - Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standardsDEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshopsPATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocolsPATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processesPATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue riskPATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely mannerPATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"

Education: Essential:

• Program Graduate Nonessential:
• Bachelor's Degree Education specialization: Essential:
• Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate Nonessential:
• Nursing

Experience: Essential:

Credentials: Essential:

• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 daysRN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NM Nonessential:
• Nationally Certified in area of specialtyPALSTNCC and/or ENPCPhysical Conditions:
• Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Working conditions: Essential:

• Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPETuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required
• Sign-On Bonus Available
• Relocation Assistance Available

Department: Registered Nurse