RN Critical Care ICU PRN

Overview

RN Critical Care ICU PRN opportunities at Catholic Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare. Catholic Medical Center is a 330-bed acute care hospital and Level III Trauma Center serving southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts.

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free Air Med medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.”

The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.

• Assesses patient condition during admission and during each shift as scheduled and/or as needed, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Assesses patient environment for safety risks and/or non-compliance with regulatory standards.
• Assesses patient pain regularly to promote effective pain management, including reassessments after appropriate intervention.
• Assesses patient condition for signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect; reports any indications to medical providers, nurse leader, and/or appropriate agency.
• Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical providers and documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Performs the administration of prescribed medications, monitors therapeutic response, and notifies the provider and intervenes as appropriate in case of unintended responses.
• Responds promptly to patient requests and strives to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about medical conditions, patient status, treatment plan, medications and potential side effects, and follow-up measures; translates complex medical terminology as needed for understanding.
• Teaches about non-medicinal follow-up measures (healthy diet and exercise, disease prevention, lifestyle changes) and prepares patients and families for future self-management.
• Manages a care team, providing oversight and delegation to members as appropriate.
• Supports evidence-based practices and continuous process improvement initiatives to meet and exceed quality measures and enhance patient care.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate, evaluate, customize, and deliver a holistic patient treatment plan that promotes recovery.
• Coordinates continuation of care by interfacing with healthcare providers and community support…