About this role
- Properly utilizes the nursing process in caring for patients by maintaining relevant, accurate and current patient records as evidenced by Nursing PI activities.
- Provides documentation of assessment of the patient throughout the Hospital admission including physical, psychological, social dimensions and discharge plans. Summarizes assessment data and initiate plan of care with communication of pertinent data to allied patient care providers as evidenced by Nursing PI activities.
- Understands, assumes, and demonstrates proficiency in the role of charge nurse.
- Demonstrates proficiency in Computerized Nursing Informatics (information systems).
- Assumes role of resource person regarding patient care, orientation and teaching staff.
- Participates in at least four-unit staff meetings per year, attends mandatory programs and obtains three hours of Patient Care Assessment Committee (PCAC) credit per year.
- Participates in identification of the aspects of care for the patient, indicators used to monitor the quality and appropriateness of care, and the evaluation of that care. Adheres to safety, blood/body fluid policies and procedures.
- Assesses personal learning development needs. Maintains documentation of current and ongoing professional development activities. Regularly up-dates knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the age of the patient served. Shows a willingness to participate on Nursing Committees.
- Represents hospital in the community and within the hospital by maintaining confidentiality regarding patients and hospital matters and by presenting the hospital in a manner that will best market the services provided.
- Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested his/her immediate supervisor.
RN, Critical Care (ICU) – Grade: MN1, Job Code: 6003
· Ability to read, write and communicate in English
· Graduate of a School of Nursing
· (RN) - Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
· (BLS) - Basic Life Support Certification required
· CCHC Pharmacology exam
· CCHC Basic Arrythmia exam
· Prior critical care experience required
· (ACLS) – Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (obtain within 6 months of position start, offered within)
· Arterial Blood Gas course (complete within 6 months of position start, offered within)
· (De-escalation) - Completion of an approved De-escalation Certification Course (obtain within 90 days of position start, course offered within)
· (Preferred) – (BSN) – A Bachelor of Science in Nursing
· (Preferred) – (CCRN) – Critical Care Registered Nurse certification
· (Preferred) – (TCAR) – Trauma Care After Resuscitation certification
· (Preferred) - Demonstrated skills in hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator care, and intracranial pressure monitoring (ICU)
Other facts
About Cape Cod Healthcare
Cape Cod Healthcare is the leading provider of healthcare services for residents and visitors of Cape Cod. With more than 600 physicians, over 5,000 employees and over 250 volunteers, Cape Cod Healthcare is comprised of two acute care hospitals, a Level III trauma center, the Cape’s leading provider of homecare and hospice services (VNA), seven urgent care centers, a primary and specialty care network, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, an assisted living facility, and numerous health services and programs.
We are committed to achieving and maintaining the highest standards in healthcare by partnering with other health and human service providers and continuing to invest in new technologies. By offering services like imaging and radiology, heart and vascular care, surgical services, orthopedics and urgent care, Cape Cod Healthcare provides access to exceptional medical services across the Cape.
For over a century, we have never wavered from our mission: To coordinate and deliver the highest quality, accessible health services, which enhance the health of all Cape Cod residents and visitors.
What you'll do
- The RN in Critical Care is responsible for utilizing the nursing process to care for patients, maintaining accurate patient records, and communicating pertinent data to allied patient care providers. The role also includes participating in staff meetings, adhering to safety policies, and representing the hospital in the community.
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