RN ICU Nights

RN ICU Nights at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulaski summary:
Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in ICU night shifts, working under the supervision of the Head Nurse to administer nursing care, conduct patient assessments, and participate in care plan development and evaluation. Responsible for managing individual patients or entire patient populations in critical care settings. Requires current licensure, proficiency in advanced life support skills, and experience in acute nursing care.

Description:

Under the direct supervision of the designated Head Nurse, demonstrates proficiency in administering the fundamentals of the nursing process, contributes to the nursing assessment and the development of the nursing care plan, and participates in the evaluation of nursing care. Shares responsibility for individual patients or an entire patient population.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Bachelor's degree (BSN) preferred.
Minimum of six (6) months' recent experience as a professional nurse.
Required Skills

Demonstrated proficiency of 50 percent of the skills required for Level II.
Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR current or within 30 days of hire
ACLS current or within 1 year of hire
PALS current or within 1 year of hire
Completion of a Basic Arrhythmia Class within in 1 year of hire
Required Licenses Current Registered Nurse license to practice in the state.
Keywords:
ICU nurse, Registered Nurse, critical care, nursing assessment, patient care, nursing care plan, life support certification, ACLS, PALS, BLS