Registered Nurse Intensive Care Unit
Core
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for critically ill patients in an ICU setting using the nursing process and technology.
Role type
Registered Nurse (ICU)
Builds
Patient care plans and clinical outcomes for high-acuity patients
Domain
Healthcare / Critical Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, Critical thinking, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Care coordination, Documentation, Patient education
Preferred skills
ICU experience, High acuity setting experience, BSN degree
Technologies
Patient monitors, Electronic health records, Medical equipment
Responsibilities
Assess physical, social, and psychological status of patients; Develop individualized plans of care; Direct interdisciplinary care teams via delegation; Evaluate patient response to interventions and revise care plans; Provide patient and family education regarding discharge and follow-up.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC