ICU RN

Primary City/State: Four Peaks Medical Center. Category: Skilled Nursing. Shift: Night.

Department: Critical Care Unit. 1+ YEARS ICU EXPERIENCE PREFERRED. UP TO 15K SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE.

The RN's practice is guided by the ANA Standard for Professional Nurse and Code of Ethics. The RN has knowledge of professional nursing principles, practices, concepts, and procedures as applied to the care of the patient population served. The RN records patients' medical history and symptoms, helps perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operates medical equipment, administers treatment and medications, and helps with patient follow-up and rehabilitation.

The RN establishes a care plan or contributes to an existing plan including administering medication, maintaining IV lines, administering therapies and treatments, observing and recording observations, consulting with physicians and healthcare clinicians. The RN teaches patients and families how to manage illnesses or injuries, explains post-treatment and home care needs, diet, nutrition, exercise programs, and self-administration of medication and therapy.