Registered Nurse(RN) - Patient Care Unit(PCU)/Intensive Care Unit(ICU)

Job Description

OVERVIEW
Sign-on Bonus Available.

Full-time, benefited position working 72-80 hours per two week pay period. Days of work are Sunday - Saturday. Scheduled shifts are on a D/N rotations and occasional evening shifts to meet the needs of the unit. Scheduled weekend rotation will be 12-hour shifts every 3rd weekend. Hours of work are typically 7:00am-7:30pm, 7:00pm-7:30am and occasional 7:00am-3:30pm, 11:00pm-7:30am, 3:00pm-11:00pm, to meet unit needs. Holiday work is 2-3 holidays per year, scheduled each holiday every 3 yrs. Cross train to ICU after demonstrating competency on Med-Surg (PCU). Preference for ICU experience.

Coordinates total nursing care for patients of all ages utilizing the nursing process; directs patient and family teaching; provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintains the standards of nursing care and implements the policies and procedures of the hospital and Clinical Services.

Provides direct patient care for assigned patients of all ages including pediatrics, adult and geriatrics, utilizing the nursing process including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.

Assesses the patient's condition considering age-specific developmental needs, educational needs of patient and family and discharge planning needs.

Develops a plan of care for the patient and prescribes appropriate nursing interventions to achieve expected patient outcomes.

Evaluates patient outcomes and modifies plan of care as patients needs or condition changes.

Directs and participates in discharge planning and patient and family/significant other education.

Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person (i.e., physicians, Unit Supervisor, and/or Nursing Manager) and records those observations accurately and concisely.

Delegates nursing care to other health care members in accordance with the patient's needs and the nursing personnel's capabilities and qualifications.

Administers medications, IV therapy and performs treatments for assigned patients as ordered by the physician.

Assists physicians with special tests and procedures such as thoracentesis, lumbar tap, etc.

Ensures that equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner.

Participates in orientation of new personnel and performance evaluations of nursing staff.

Coordinates nursing care of patients when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments.

Establishes and maintains effective communications with patients, families and staff to contribute to the hospital mission.

Initiates and/or assists in emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patients such as cardiac arrest.

Participates in the maintenance of a clean and safe environment.

Participates in staff development programs.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS
Work requires a professional level of knowledge acquired by completing an accredited RN nursing education program. Must hold RN licensure from the ND State Board of Nursing for the current year.

ED staff nurse position requires PALS/ACLS certification.

TNCC is highly encouraged.

ICU staff nurse position requires completion of a basic cardiology class for nurses and ACLS certification.

Family BirthPlace (FBP) staff nurse position requires completion of a basic fetal monitoring course and neonatal resuscitation course (NRP).

Previous work experience preferred but not required for staff RN positions in Patient Care Unit (PCU). (See exceptions indicated below).

Time to reach competency on the job: 3 weeks to 3 months for entry level staff RN.

ICU Staff RN, FBP Staff RN, and ED Staff RN positions: Preference for a minimum of one year nursing experience following completion of RN nursing education program. Time to reach competency on the job: 3 weeks to 3 months following orientation to the work area.

CHECK OUT OUR OPENINGS
Go to: www.jrmcnd.com/careers if interested in JRMC positions or go to https://careers-jrmcnd.icims.com/jobs/1953/registered-nurse---patient-care-unit%28pcu%29-intensive-care-unit%28icu%29/job for this position.

JRMC has made a firm and measurable commitment to excellence. A commitment to excellence positively impacts the bottom line while allowing our organization to live out its mission and values. It is our mission to exceed expectations and be THE difference in the lives of those we serve.
It is our vision to make JRMC the best rural hospital in the country for patients to receive care, employees to work and providers to practice.

Contact JRMC Human Resources
(701) 952-4813
Email: jobs@jrmcnd.com
2422 20th Street SW, Jamestown, ND 58401
Monday Friday
8 a.m. 4:30 p.m.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS
o competitive salary
o immediate benefit package: medical insurance with two plans, life insurance, flex plans, health savings account (HSA), long-term disability
o contributed 401K retirement plan
o paid time off (PTO) including short-term disability
o vision & dental plans
o critical illness & accidental packages
o employee fitness program
o wage increases
o annual service award
o continued education and training
o onsite cafeteria and coffee shop
And a great community in which to live.

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