Registered Nurse ICU Nights

Main function

The RN is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated timeframe and provides care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation, and other health care team members. The RN is expected to perform their duties according to established standards of care and the core values established by the Division of Nursing. Reports to assigned Unit Director.

Duties and

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop appropriate nursing diagnoses, goals, and care plans based on clinical findings.

• Deliver safe, effective, and compassionate patient care while addressing physical, psychological, emotional, and educational needs.

• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, outcomes, and care provided in a timely manner.

• Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate and optimize care delivery.

• Demonstrate clinical expertise, sound judgment, and adherence to established policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based practices.

• Respond effectively to emergency situations, prioritize patient needs, and utilize available resources efficiently.

• Advocate for patient rights and provide ethical, age-appropriate, culturally sensitive, and patient-centered care.

• Foster a positive work environment through effective communication, teamwork, leadership, delegation, and problem-solving skills.

• Participate in professional development, quality improvement initiatives, staff education, and organizational goals while maintaining accountability for personal and professional practice.

Note: Performs other duties as assigned to support patient care and departmental operations.

Education

Current NYS nursing licensure, limited permit or eligible. Excellent communication skills and writing ability.

Exposure category

Category I. Tasks that involve exposure to blood and body fluid or tissues.

** ADA Essential Functions