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• DEPARTMENT: 16120 - Intensive Care
• LOCATION: 350 7th Street North, Naples, FL, 34102
• WORK TYPE: Full Time
• WORK SCHEDULE: 12 Hour Night

ABOUT NCH
NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care.
NCH's Temporary Staffing Pool (TSP) Program provides the opportunity to work in temporary full-time or temporary part-time positions to cover staffing needs for a 12, 24, or 36 week contract at an elevated hourly rate. TSP employees are assigned shifts through a float pool to areas congruent with their clinical specialty and can be assigned to work at various locations.
Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH - for you and every person we serve together. Visit nchjobs.org to learn more.
JOB SUMMARY
The Registered Nurse - Critical Care independently plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care in patient care situations using standards of care, policy and procedure. Provides direct nursing care to patients, assumes teaching and leadership responsibilities. Participates in shared decision making, unit committee and quality improvement activities. Needs minimal supervision.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties may be assigned.
• Develops plan that includes strategies to attain expected outcomes.
• Implements the plan of care interventions and medical plan of care as appropriate.
• Coordinates care delivery.
• Employs patient teaching to promote health and safety.
• Evaluates progress toward outcomes.
• Practices ethically.
• Attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice.
• Integrates evidence and research finding into practice.
• Contributes to quality nursing practice and shared decision making (SDM) by supporting council decisions, implementation of decisions and active participation in SDM.
• Communicates effectively in all areas of practice.
• Demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting.
• Collaborate with patient, family, the inter-professional team, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
• Utilizes appropriate resources to plan and provide nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible.
• Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.
• Accountable to foster, participate and be knowledgeable with the shared decision-making model of NCH Healthcare System.
• Completes Adult ICU Systems Assessment and integrates findings with other aspects of EMR, i.e., testing results, clinical documentation, etc. to support patient safety and best outcomes.
• Demonstrates competency with monitoring skills:
o Cardiac rhythm interpretation.
o Pulse oximetry.
o Invasive and non-invasive monitoring waveform interpretation.
o Hemodynamic measurement and interpretation.
• Knowledgeable in indications of critical care specific medications/infusions and safely administers, titrates and monitors effectiveness.
• Demonstrates safe use, knowledge and troubleshooting of equipment specific to critical care environment.
• Maintains critical care specific competencies (annually).
• Participates in multi-disciplinary rounds (MDRs).
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates with Critical Care experience that will not be entering fellowship program
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in critical care.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the State of Florida.
• BSN strongly preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Candidates WITHOUT Critical Care experience and New Graduates RN that will complete fellowship program.
New graduate nurses will be considered for program.
• BSN preferred.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the State of Florida.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• ALS certification will be obtained during the program.
• Required to sign a Fellowship agreement which includes a 2-year employment commitment to remain in Critical Care in a full-time position after completion of training.
• Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.