Provides specialized nursing care to critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient treatment. Ensures adherence to healthcare standards and coordinates patient care activities within organizational policies. Requires a nursing degree, current RN licensure, and preferred clinical experience in a hospital setting.
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The staff nurse provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care for patients. He/she functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The staff nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice, coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care.
ICU nurse, critical care, registered nurse, patient assessment, hospital nursing, BLS certification, multistate nursing license, patient care coordination, clinical nursing, nursing standards