Provides nursing care to critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit.
Keeps patients under close observation and administers prescribed medications and treatments.
Provides assistance to the physician or other medical personnel in the assessment of patients and delivery of treatment, medications, labs, radiology reports and other life support equipment necessary.
Coordinates the delivery of patient care on the Unit, including admission, transfer and discharge processes.
Completes required documentation including all medical charts and care-related notes using the written and Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Participates in patient/family teaching and discharge planning, effectively utilizing the Nursing Process.
Provides leadership by working cooperatively and effectively with physicians, ancillary staff and other administrative and support personnel in maintaining the standards of professional nursing practice in the multidisciplinary clinical setting.
Provides the basic leadership required of a Registered Nurse for subordinate staff on the Unit.
Maintains quality delivery of patient care by completing patient assignments in compliance with the Nursing Process, the Arizona Nurse Practice Act, THE JOINT COMMISSION (TJC) and State regulations and established Hospital Policies and Procedures.
Strives to consistently give all patients, family members and others served positive, supportive interactions based on Valley View Medical Centers’ Standards of Behavior.
Other duties as assigned and required in the operation of the hospital.