ICU

CASS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Department Name: ICU

Title: RN

EEOC Classification: Non-Exempt

Primary Purpose: To provide critical care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations. Stay informed of current trends and changes in the healthcare industry. The purpose is also to provide a safe and caring environment for patients and families during stressful situations. Performs other duties as assigned.

Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities: No formal responsibility. The policies associated with the job’s purpose and essential responsibilities are set by others.

Routine Decision Making: Determines which condition warrants notification of provider; which medications are needed during critical times; which equipment should be used for each patient.

Formal Supervisory Responsibility: No formal supervisory responsibility.

Required Knowledge: Critical care medications; IV drips; assessments/monitoring; cardiac dysrhythmias; knowledge of specialized equipment; nursing process; growth and development, disease processes; interpretation of lab results.

Required Skills and Ability: Excellent physical assessment skills; observation; auscultations; palpation; good communication skills; ability to function independently; excellent time management and prioritization skills; computer skills; problem-solving skills; knowledge of hospital policies and procedures.

Unusual Working Conditions: Risk of blood, body fluid contamination. Risk of injury related to poor body mechanics. Risk for injury from aggressive, combative or disoriented patients. Potential exposure to hazardous drugs and chemicals.

Education and Certification: RN degree required, BSN preferred; current RN licensure in the state of Missouri or compact licensure to practice in Missouri required; BLS and NIH Stroke Certification required within 90 days of hire and ACLS, PALS and TNCC required within 6 months of hire. NVCI or equivalent class as determined to be required by the facility.

• Trauma Educational Requirements: Four (4) continuing education hours (2 adult hours and 2 pediatric hours).
• Stroke Education Requirements: Four (4) continuing educational hours (3 educational hours awarded per completion of NIH stroke certification).

Age Specific Competencies: May provide care for birth to pediatric (birth-2 yrs.), pediatric/child patients between (2 yrs-12 yrs.); adolescent patients between 12 to 18 years of age; adult patients between 18 to 64 years; and geriatric patients 65 years and older.