Overview
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.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum EducationAssociate’s Degree Nursing (ADN): Required and validated by the presence of a current RN License.
Bachelor’s Degree Nursing (BSN): Preferred
Required SkillsLicenses: Registered Nurse, KY or multistate compact license
Certifications:Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hireAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year of hirePediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 1 year of hireHandle with Care to be received within 30 days of orientation and kept annually.
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.
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**Organization:** **Georgetown Community Hospital*
**Title:** *RN – ICU PRN*
**Location:** *Kentucky-Georgetown*
**Requisition ID:** *7427-4723*
