RN - ICU

RN - ICU at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center summary:

The RN - ICU provides comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients across the lifespan, utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. They coordinate care activities, ensure adherence to standards and policies, and demonstrate professional accountability within a hospital setting. Required qualifications include state licensure as a Registered Nurse, BLS certification, and experience or education in nursing.

Description:
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
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.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Graduate of a nursing program

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
New Graduates of a nursing program eligible

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License.
BLS certification required.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
For PRN positions: One year of nursing experience in a hospital setting preferred
Bachelors degree preferred
Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)
Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred

Keywords:

ICU nursing, critical care, patient assessment, clinical nursing, registered nurse, hospital nursing, patient care coordination, BLS certified, nursing licensure, healthcare