Clinical Nurse -2 South Intensive Care Unit
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Rotating ShiftDescription:
We are looking for new graduates from nursing schools (or experienced nurses wanting to train in a specialized unit) for our nurse residency program in 2016/2017.
This 30-bed intensive care unit provides care to patients with complex medical needs that require critical care modalities and interventions.
2 South ICU is staffed by intensivists, registered nurses, and health unit coordinators.
Staff receive support from advanced practice nurses.
General
Summary:
Using the Quality Caring Model, demonstrates acceptable performance and applies the nursing process to plan and manage the care of routine patients, including patient and family education and continuum of care planning.
Effectively communicates fundamental patient/family information to health care team.
Identifies and communicates variances from patient goals.
Responsible for providing and coordinating interdisciplinary patient care utilizing the nursing process.
This job description, performance appraisal and competency assessment applies to all Registered Nurses who have successfully met performance expectations for Registered Nurse.
The employee supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Health.
Minimum licensure/certification required (if applicable):
Graduation from an accredited nursing program; basic professional nursing degree (BSN or MSN) preferred.
Note, if the basic professional degree is not present on hire, the employee must engage in a basic professional nursing degree program within twelve (12) months of hire.
Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing or Compact State as a Registered Nurse.
BLS certification; additional Life Support training as applicable to unit requirements.
Professional specialty certifications may be required in accordance with departmental standards or role requirements.
HRPC:
Inpatient OB certification for exam-eligible RNs For RNs working in Labor and Delivery, High Risk Perinatal Center and Float Pool E:
NCC EFM Certification.
For novice RNs and experienced RNs newly hired, certification must be obtained within twelve months of hire.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:
Float PoolYears of experience dependent on specialty assignmentPRN1 year minimum experience in specialtyUnit-based supplemental1 year minimum experience in specialtyUnit-based supplemental night2 years minimum experience in specialtyCurrent knowledge of nursing skills and practice Computer and audiovisual skills using various applications:
Internet, email, word processing Ability to retrieve and interpret data Effectively read, speak, write, compose and comprehend English Effective eye and hand coordination Ability to analyze and synthesize information within a short period of time Effective problem-solving skills Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize Ability to work well with individuals and groupsWorking Conditions:
General:
Must be able to independently perform essential job functions.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to independently:
(a) lift patients/patient care equipment up to 35 pounds, (b) push, pull, and move patients and patient care equipment, (c) bend body downward at the waist and be able to kneel, (d) utilize a computer for periods of time throughout the shift, (e) perform fine motor skills both upper extremities.
Visual Acuity:
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as:
preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly at distances close to the eyes.
Auditory Acuity:
Must be able to identify and distinguish auditory alarms in noisy environments.
Environmental Conditions:
The worker is subject to hazards associated with a hospital environment.
Reporting Relationship:
Reports to a manager or directorHoly Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.
Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states.
Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes.
We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
Recommended Skills Basic Life Support Certified Nurse Practitioner Computer Terminals Coordinating Critical Care Fine Motor Skills Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Full timeShift:
Rotating ShiftDescription:
We are looking for new graduates from nursing schools (or experienced nurses wanting to train in a specialized unit) for our nurse residency program in 2016/2017.
This 30-bed intensive care unit provides care to patients with complex medical needs that require critical care modalities and interventions.
2 South ICU is staffed by intensivists, registered nurses, and health unit coordinators.
Staff receive support from advanced practice nurses.
General
Summary:
Using the Quality Caring Model, demonstrates acceptable performance and applies the nursing process to plan and manage the care of routine patients, including patient and family education and continuum of care planning.
Effectively communicates fundamental patient/family information to health care team.
Identifies and communicates variances from patient goals.
Responsible for providing and coordinating interdisciplinary patient care utilizing the nursing process.
This job description, performance appraisal and competency assessment applies to all Registered Nurses who have successfully met performance expectations for Registered Nurse.
The employee supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Health.
Minimum licensure/certification required (if applicable):
Graduation from an accredited nursing program; basic professional nursing degree (BSN or MSN) preferred.
Note, if the basic professional degree is not present on hire, the employee must engage in a basic professional nursing degree program within twelve (12) months of hire.
Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing or Compact State as a Registered Nurse.
BLS certification; additional Life Support training as applicable to unit requirements.
Professional specialty certifications may be required in accordance with departmental standards or role requirements.
HRPC:
Inpatient OB certification for exam-eligible RNs For RNs working in Labor and Delivery, High Risk Perinatal Center and Float Pool E:
NCC EFM Certification.
For novice RNs and experienced RNs newly hired, certification must be obtained within twelve months of hire.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:
Float PoolYears of experience dependent on specialty assignmentPRN1 year minimum experience in specialtyUnit-based supplemental1 year minimum experience in specialtyUnit-based supplemental night2 years minimum experience in specialtyCurrent knowledge of nursing skills and practice Computer and audiovisual skills using various applications:
Internet, email, word processing Ability to retrieve and interpret data Effectively read, speak, write, compose and comprehend English Effective eye and hand coordination Ability to analyze and synthesize information within a short period of time Effective problem-solving skills Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize Ability to work well with individuals and groupsWorking Conditions:
General:
Must be able to independently perform essential job functions.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to independently:
(a) lift patients/patient care equipment up to 35 pounds, (b) push, pull, and move patients and patient care equipment, (c) bend body downward at the waist and be able to kneel, (d) utilize a computer for periods of time throughout the shift, (e) perform fine motor skills both upper extremities.
Visual Acuity:
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as:
preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly at distances close to the eyes.
Auditory Acuity:
Must be able to identify and distinguish auditory alarms in noisy environments.
Environmental Conditions:
The worker is subject to hazards associated with a hospital environment.
Reporting Relationship:
Reports to a manager or directorHoly Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.
Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states.
Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes.
We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
Recommended Skills Basic Life Support Certified Nurse Practitioner Computer Terminals Coordinating Critical Care Fine Motor Skills Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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