RN - ICU
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Patient Care:

• Provide direct, comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients, including those with severe respiratory, cardiac, neurological, and multi-organ failure.
• Monitor and assess patients' conditions continuously, interpreting vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic imaging.
• Administer prescribed medications, intravenous fluids, and specialized treatments, ensuring proper dosing, timing, and monitoring for adverse reactions.
• Use advanced medical equipment such as ventilators, cardiac monitors, intravenous pumps, and hemodynamic monitoring devices.
• Perform and interpret complex diagnostic tests and procedures, including EKGs, arterial blood gas tests, and point-of-care testing.

Clinical Decision Making:

• Collaborate with physicians, intensivists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and adjust care plans for critically ill patients.
• Respond quickly to changes in patient conditions, initiating life-saving interventions as needed (e.g., resuscitation, intubation, or defibrillation).
• Continuously assess and prioritize care based on patients' evolving conditions and critical needs.
• Interpret complex clinical data, including lab results, telemetry, and vital signs, to make informed decisions on patient care.

Patient and Family Support:

• Provide emotional support and clear communication to patients and their families about the patient s condition, prognosis, and treatment plans.
• Educate families on procedures, treatment options, and recovery processes, ensuring they understand complex medical information in a compassionate and understandable manner.
• Assist families in making critical decisions regarding end-of-life care or advanced directives.

Documentation:

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records in the electronic health record (EHR), including documentation of assessments, interventions, medications, and patient progress.
• Ensure compliance with hospital documentation standards and regulatory requirements.
• Record all changes in patient conditions, treatments, and patient/family interactions.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, nutritionists, and social workers, to provide holistic, patient-centered care.
• Participate in daily rounds to discuss patient progress and make necessary adjustments to the care plan.
• Communicate effectively with other team members to ensure continuity of care and the best patient outcomes.

Quality Improvement & Safety:

• Adhere to infection control practices, safety standards, and hospital policies and procedures to maintain a safe and effective care environment.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, patient safety programs, and continuing education to improve care delivery and professional skills.
• Monitor for adverse reactions to treatments, report issues, and follow up on patient concerns or complications promptly.