RN ICU

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Location

Midtown Atlanta, GA

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule / Shift

Day Shift, 3 shifts of 12 hours each, with some weekend work required.

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) maintains the delivery of quality care by assuring that the nursing care plan is followed. The RN supervises Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and orientees, focusing on the safety and well-being of both patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nursing assessments for all patients within 8 hours of admission to create an individualized care plan.
• Identify teaching needs and goals related to each patient’s diagnosis.
• Document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and in a timely manner.
• Participate in the patient rehabilitation program by ensuring direct patient care through the nursing process.
• Initiate discharge planning and patient teaching from the first day of admission.
• Communicate pertinent patient information to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide direction and supervision to ancillary nursing personnel.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients and staff by adhering to safety policies and procedures.
• Contribute positively to team dynamics and assist with activities that enhance unit functioning.
• Assume charge responsibilities as requested upon completion of orientation.

Required Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of bedside clinical experience required.
• Experience in a Patient Care Unit (PCU) is required.
• Previous experience with Select Medical is highly desired.

Certifications / Licensure

• BLS Certification required prior to the first shift.
• ACLS Certification required prior to the first shift (CIRH ONLY).