Nurse for Critical Care

Job Description:

• Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
• ? Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications.
• Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse
• ? Provides basic, bedside care
• ? Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician. Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation
• ? Records patients’ medical information and vital signs
• ? Orders, interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s condition ?
• Takes samples for lab work, orders prescribed lab work and evaluates/interprets lab reports
• ? Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient
• ? Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol ?
• Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms ? Applies Hemodynamic, Phlebotomy and IV protocols ? Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays, such as intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, and cardiac rhythms from cardiac monitors, respirators, ventilators, manometers, oxygen pumps, etc. ?
• Monitors catheters, leads and tubing for proper placement and functioning