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Job Field: Government Jobs
Location: OGDEN, UT
Job Type: Part Time

JOB SUMMARY:

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The ICU/CCU RN manages the nursing care of critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include: Care of ciritically ill patients. 14 Bed combined ICU, Trauma II, Stroke and Chest Pain Center. Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs. Carries out physician orders. Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs. Provides respiratory and ventilator management and monitoring for patients. Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems. Instructs and educates patients and families. Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team. Provides age and culturally appropriate care. Orients and mentors new staff members. Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required. Qualifications Required Job Qualifications include: Current licensure as an RN from an accredited school of professional nursing. Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider, ACLS, NIHSS, and IABP. Two years ICU experience. Customer service abilities including effective listening skills. Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment. Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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High School Diploma