Analysis Skills, Anesthesiology, Cardiac Monitoring, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Electrocardiogram, Emergency Nursing, Emergency Response, Health Education, Intensive Care, Interpersonal Skills, Medical Terminology, Nursing, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Safety, Postanesthesia, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Training/Teaching
Job Summary:
Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient/family/significant other’s needs and nursing care in the Intensive Care and intermediate care environment. Provides cardiac monitoring and patient assessment during phase I and II post-anesthesia recovery; maintains patient safety and coordinates nursing care for patient that have received anesthesia/conscious sedation. Responds to medical emergency code (10-10), monitors EKG, analyzes cardiac rhythms and initiates appropriate treatment. Provides health educational needs for patients/family/significant others; manages patient care assignments; acts in a clinical leadership role; demonstrates professional/clinical competency; directs, supervises, and acts as a resource person for professional/non-professional clinical staff; assists with patient care of all ages and performs other related duties.
Education and Experience:
Diploma required; Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Nursing preferred; one year previous acute care nursing experience preferred; current and valid license with Illinois Department of Professional Regulation as a Registered Nurse; ACLS and PALS is preferred and required after one year of employment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Basic computer skills; good interpersonal communication skills; ability to work independently; ability to use proper body mechanics when lifting, pushing and pulling; motor coordination to work with equipment; ability to understand oral/written instructions and understanding of medical terminology.