Registered Nurse, IMCU, Step-Down
Core
Provides professional nursing care for patients in an inpatient hospital setting, specifically in the Intensive Care Unit (IMCU) and Step-Down units.
Role type
Registered Nurse (ICU/Step-Down)
Builds
Patient care plans and safe patient outcomes
Domain
Healthcare / Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Nursing process, Evidence-Based Practice (EBP), patient assessment, delegation, care plan modification, data collection, ethical decision making
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Modifies patient's plan of care based on data collection; Uses Evidence-Based Practice to provide patient care; Delegates according to scope of practice; Verifies the plan of care with interprofessional colleagues; Provides education based on learning needs; Promotes effective communication among interprofessional team members; Influences policy to promote safe patient care; Utilizes appropriate resources in providing care; Participates in developing strategies to promote healthy communities; Recognizes strategies to improve nursing quality; Provides critical review and/or evaluation of policies, procedures, and guidelines; Demonstrates understanding of importance of data collection; Disseminates educational findings, experiences, and ideas with peers; Engages in activities related to nurse sensitive indicators; Participates in continuing professional development; Identifies ethical situations and seeks assistance; Identifies ways to maintain and improve ethical environment; Adheres to the moral and legal rights of patients; Engages in opportunities for work/life balance.
Seniority
Entry-level (1 year experience required)