patient safety

Job Requirements:

• Demonstrates commitment to principles of the patient care model and achieving the organization’s nursing vision and strategy.

• Complies with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, board of nursing requirements, patient safety requirements, infection control practices, and other established practice standards, policies, guidelines, and procedures.

• Utilizes aspects of the nursing process such as assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to coordinate outcome-focused patient care.

• Understands and incorporates holistic nursing theory.

• Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes.

• The ability to perform a range of task perform a range of tasks including (but not limited to) diagnostic tests, conducting follow-up visits, monitoring patient recovery, and responding to medical emergencies.

• Knowledge of the latest medical equipment and nursing techniques in order to operate, monitor, and maintain equipment utilized in the critical care setting such as ventilators, IABP, etc.

• Clean and redress surgical sites and other wounds

• Monitor the patient’s vital signs and recovery closely

• Maintain medical records and file required reports on each case

• Actively participates in the creation and operationalization of quality improvements to promote clinical quality, customer experience, nursing engagement, and care outcomes.

• Assumes an active role in the development and achievement of department goals.

• Undertake other responsibilities as needed/assigned.

• Able to work various hours as needed

• The ability to remain calm under pressure

Qualifications:

• ADN, BSN or MSN from an accredited nursing program is preferred.

• Valid and Active RN license is required

• BLS CPR certification required: AHA, Red Cross, or Military Training Network accepted.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from American Heart Association.

• ICU work experience is an added advantage.

• 2 + years of nursing experience( ICU or PACU preferred)

• Ability to work variable hours.

Job Type: Full-time or Part Time

Benefits:

• 401(K)

• 401(K) matching (4%)

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Vision insurance

• Paid time off

• SIGN-ON BONUS

Medical Specialties:

• Critical Care

Physical Setting:

• Intensive Care Unit

Experience:

• Nursing 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS and ACLS Certification(Required)

• RN License(Required)