Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,110 per week in Jeffersonville, IN

Job Title : Registered Nurse Profession : Nursing Specialty : Intensive / Critical Care Duration : 13 weeks Shift : Night Shift Hours per Shift : 12 Experience : Minimum of 2 years of acute care RN experience License : Registered Nurse Certifications : BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have : - Two (2) years of acute care RN experience - ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications Description : A professional nurse is accountable for the care of a group of patients. The Registered Nurse focuses on safe, effective patient and family-centered care, customer satisfaction, and quality outcomes. The RN is responsible for assisting in maintaining a financially stable unit. The RN promotes personal development with an emphasis on evidence-based practice and education. The RN supervises licensed and non-licensed staff members. The RN has the responsibility to assess, develop, implement, and evaluate the plan of care. The RN focuses on patient and family comfort, education, and satisfaction. The RN applies educational and professional experiences in the delivery of quality care and mentoring / precepting staff. Job Responsibilities : Assessment : Performs assessments and reassessments per policy and procedure or as warranted by patient condition. Demonstrates the ability to make sound independent decisions. Development and Implementation : Initiates, prioritizes, and implements the plan of care. Reviews and revises the plan as indicated. Collaborates with patient / family and interdisciplinary services. Utilizes resources appropriately to support the needs of the organization, patient, and family. Evaluation : Monitors and documents the response to clinical interventions. Education : Facilitates, coordinates, provides, and evaluates education specific to patient / family needs. Educates as appropriate to the care, treatment, and services provided during their stay and at discharge. Leadership : Delegates tasks to licensed and non-licensed personnel. Functions as a mentor / preceptor. Demonstrates and encourages teamwork. Identifies and communicates opportunities for improvement. Participates in quality, safety, and service process improvement efforts. Complies with regulatory standards. Participates in the Practice Governance model.