ICU Registered Nurse
Eden, North Carolina
Morehead Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Location: Eden, North Carolina
Specialty: Nursing: RN - Intensive Care Unit
Employment Type: Clinical - Nursing
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards in a hospital setting. Responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process.

Essential Duties

• Participate in identifying and meeting own learning needs; attend education programs.
• Use patient education materials relevant to the patient population with assistance.
• Assess readiness to learn and developmental level of patients/families/caregivers.
• Identify expected patient outcomes and participate in revising plans of care as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to evaluate patient care and promote continuity.
• Demonstrate competence in caring for patients with complex problems, including physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety aspects.
• Perform bedside point of care testing as required.
• Follow healthcare organization and nursing standards, policies, and procedures.
• Organize and prioritize care based on patient and family needs.
• Consult appropriate resources timely for complex care issues or discharge planning.
• Develop professional growth goals and participate in unit goals and performance improvement activities.
• Use effective communication systems and promote cost-effective care.
• Provide feedback to co-workers and promote a safe, clean, and secure hospital environment.
• Recognize and prioritize patient assessment data, including physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs.
• Anticipate discharge needs and develop relationships with families to support advocacy.
• Collaborate with patients/families in care planning, addressing cultural and ethnic considerations.
• Prioritize tasks for patients with complex problems.
• Engage in research by reading relevant journals and contributing ideas/questions to staff.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 1 year nursing experience.

Education Requirements

• Nursing Diploma OR
• ADN or ASN from an accredited school of Nursing.

Preferred:

• BSN or MSN from an accredited school of Nursing.

Certifications & Licensure

• Licensed Registered Nurse in North Carolina.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification (AHA or ARC).

This position is ideal for an experienced ICU nurse seeking a 13-week clinical nursing contract in North Carolina.