ICU RN

Job Summary:
The professional RN administers nursing care guided by the Nurse Practice Act and the policies and procedures of the organization.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
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Applies the nursing process to assess pertinent data utilizing patient, family/designated caregivers and interdisciplinary input.
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In collaboration with the patient, family, designated caregivers and interdisciplinary team the nurse develops and implements a plan of care with identified outcomes for the patient.
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In collaboration with the patient, family/designated caregivers and the interdisciplinary team patient progress is evaluated relative to the plan of care. The plan is modified and adjusted to meet identified outcomes and patient preferences.
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Completed timely and comprehensive patient documentation, in accordance with service area standards.
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Applies Evidence Based Practice and Quality of Care Standards to nursing practice.
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Applies principles of Safe Patient Care Initiatives to delivery of patient care
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Demonstrates stewardship of organizational resources and applies to nursing practice.
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Connects the practice of nursing to service area/organization initiatives through committee/project participation and attendance of service area/organization meetings. As a member of the health care team looks for mechanisms to improve efficiency and patient care delivery.
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Demonstrates a commitment to professional development through completion of mandatory education and annual service area competencies.
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Demonstrates punctuality and consistent attendance record.
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Appropriately delegates and provides supervisory oversight for support staff roles.
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Demonstrates professionalism with a consistently supportive, positive demeanor in workplace interactions.
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Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Accountabilities for all Employees:
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Adheres to the Hutchinson Health Employee Values.
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Maintains confidentiality of the organization and patients.
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Reports any health/medical errors.
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Observes all Environment of Care policies and reports safety risks or hazards immediately.
Education, Training or Degree Required:
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Graduate of an approved nursing program.
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Current Minnesota RN license (will be primary source verified by HR).
License/Registration/Certification Required: (will be primary source verified by HR)
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CPR (within 30 days of start date)
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ACLS-required for all direct patient care RNs
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Med/Surg and Birth Care-if not certified at time of hire, between year 1 and 2 of start date
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All other RNs-if not certified at the time of hire, within 1 year of start date
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PALS, PEARS or ENPC-required for ER, ICU, PACU, SDS
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If not certified at time of hire, within 1 year of start date
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TNCC required for ER & ICU
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If not certified at time of hire, within 1 year of start date
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Intermediate Fetal Monitoring-required for Birth Care
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If not certified at time of hire, within 2 years from start date
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NRP-required for Birth Care
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If not certified at time of hire, within 1 year of start date
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STABLE-required for Birth Care
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If not certified at time of hire, within 2 years from start date
*Certifications and mandatory education requirements may be extended by Hutchinson Health during a pandemic.
Experience and Skills: (indicate preferred or required)
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Good oral and written communication skills required.
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Critical thinking and the ability to manage time and prioritize tasks is required.