Registered Nurse - ICU (Big Island, 36)

Company: Queen's Health System
Location: Waimea
Posted on: June 18, 2022

Job Description:

Scope of Service Medical/Surgical ICU is an all-private room, 4 bed unit. The unit operates on a 24-hour basis with 24-hour in-hospital intensivist coverage. ICU provides care under the supervision of the ICU Nurse Manager.-- Registered Nurse provides professional high quality patient care for ages Neonate-Geriatrics using the nursing process including assessment, treatment, and care. Patients can include, but not limited to, post cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, gastrointestinal bleeding, diabetic emergencies, acute renal failure, sepsis/multi-system organ failure, postsurgical, trauma, and drug overdose. ICU also provides care to overflow telemetry and medical/surgical patients Responsibilities I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES: ----- Responsible for coordinating clinical care of patient. ----- Integrates all health care providers to ensure high quality patient/family outcomes, and establishes a consistent and accountable relationship with patient/family. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, initiation and development of the plan of care, patient/family education, utilization management and discharge planning. II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: ----- Essential: lifting up to 2 lb., seeing, hearing, talking, grasping, fingering, standing, walking, stooping, forward reaching, handling. ----- Frequent: pushing and pulling up to 30 psi, lifting up to 10 lbs., sitting, bending, squatting, twisting. ----- Occasional: pushing and pulling up to 70 psi;-- lifting:-- horizontal lift/carry up to 75 lbs. with assistance, floor to waist up to 35 lbs., waist to shoulder up to 25 lbs., overhead level up to 15 lbs.;-- carrying up to 35 lbs, running, climbing, side bending,-- kneeling, crouching, overhead reaching. ----- Operates various machines/tools/work aids. III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: ----- Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions. ----- Exposure to body fluids, blood products, and communicable diseases. ----- Work environment may be highly stressful, fast paced and hectic. IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A.-- EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE: ----- Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing. ----- Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred. ----- Current Hawaii State license as a Registered Nurse. ----- Current certification at BLS/HCP level.-- Additional certifications may be required based on area of assignment. Additional Requirements ---- Additional Requirements ---- EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE: ---- N/A ---- EXPERIENCE: ---- 12 months of ICU RN experience in the last 5 years. ---- Current ACLS and PALS certification. ---- Pediatric RN experience preferred. Equal Employment Opportunity Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet #queens11 #PIQNursing PandoLogic. Keywords: Registered Nurse (RN), Location: Waimea, HI - 96796

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