Critical Care Registered Nurse

2 weeks ago


Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States DCH Health System Full time
Position Overview

The Medical Intensive Care Unit-1 (MICU-1) is a specialized 16-bed facility dedicated to providing exceptional care for critically ill adult patients. Our dynamic environment fosters teamwork among nurses, Intensivists, and various ancillary departments, exemplified through our daily multidisciplinary rounds. We manage patients facing severe health challenges, including Acute Respiratory Failure, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Sepsis, and more. Our unit's distinctive nature allows for the cultivation of critical thinking and a diverse set of intensive care assessment skills due to the wide array of cases we encounter.

Key Responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse, you will plan, coordinate, and deliver high-quality, compassionate care while upholding professional nursing standards and fostering positive therapeutic relationships with patients and their families. You will provide leadership to team members by clearly communicating and delegating care standards, supervising, and encouraging their contributions. Your responsibilities will include:
  1. Conducting comprehensive assessments of each assigned patient upon admission and continuously thereafter, focusing on physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and cultural needs, as well as pain management and discharge planning.
  2. Delivering and documenting education for patients and/or significant others, tailored to their individual needs and learning barriers.
  3. Regularly evaluating patient care and collaborating with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient-centered outcomes.
  4. Assigning and delegating nursing tasks based on patient needs and team capabilities.
  5. Implementing safety protocols during care delivery and accurately documenting observations and care provided.
  6. Participating in transition rounds, care planning, and team shift reports.
  7. Engaging in performance improvement initiatives by contributing to PI teams and supporting necessary changes for enhancement.
  8. Completing initial and annual competency assessments as required.
DCH Standards
  • Maintain performance metrics, patient and employee satisfaction, and financial standards as outlined in evaluations.
  • Adhere to compliance requirements as specified in the Employee Handbook.
  • Uphold DCH Behavioral Standards by fostering positive relationships with patients, families, colleagues, and oneself.
  • Utilize electronic communication, time management software, and learning management systems as necessary.
  • Comply with all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Current RN licensure in Alabama is required. An Associate degree in Nursing is mandatory. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association is essential. Professional Nursing Certification is preferred. Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English is required.

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