Department - Intensive Care Unit

　　Shift - 7:00pm-7:30am

　　Hours per pay period - 72

　　Position Summary:

　　Assures the quality nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the Michigan Nurse Practice Act, McLaren Lapeer Region, and nursing department standards. Utilizing the nursing process, functions primarily in direct patient care. Participates in maintaining a safe patient care environment. Maintains patient privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and respects patient rights. Begins leadership and preceptor participation when performance demonstrates ability.

　　Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

　　Provides professional nursing care directly to patients

　　Administers medication to patients as directed

　　Initiates and monitors IV’s and IV medication

　　Assesses patient condition using vital signs, test results, monitor readings, etc.

　　Interacts with physicians and charge nurse regarding patient condition

　　Qualifications:

　　Required:

　　Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

　　Must possess valid State of Michigan Nursing License

　　BLS certified within 3 months of hire

　　TNCC within 1 year of hire

　　ACLS within the first 6 months of hire

　　Preferred:

　　Previous work experience within the specific unit specialty

　　Specialty certification within the specific unit