PRN Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Role Summary:

The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, implementing, and evaluating care for various patients within the facility. This role reports directly to the Clinical Director of the unit. This position works in conjunction with other members of nursing service, ancillary services, physicians, patients, and families. It collaborates with various members of the healthcare team to ensure quality of care across the continuum. Requires the ability to be self-directed and quality focused. Interpersonal communication skills are a necessary function of this position.

Department/Unit Summary:

The ICU at VWCH is a 12-bed unit; 1:2-3 Nurse/Patient Ratio; Patient population consist of Respiratory, Vent, Severe Sepsis, Septic Shock; Diabetic, Post Arteriograms, Cardiac Patients, Titrating drips, and Dialysis/Renal patients. Occasional On-Call 12-hour shifts; BLS Required, ACLS Preferred.

Position Shift:

• PRN
• Night Shift (7pm - 7am)

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