The Critical Care Registered Nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care in a variety of critical care settings. Consistently performs according to nursing standards and is accountable in managing patient care and assisting others in the management of patient care. Responsibilities include monitoring, assessment, vital sign monitoring, ventilator management, medication administration, intravenous insertion and infusion, central line care, catheters, and maintenance of a running record of the patient’s status. The Critical Care RN must be prepared at all times to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other lifesaving measures for the patients in their care.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care

　　Assesses signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient’s condition

　　Collects, documents, analyzes, and interprets data and other information from healthcare team members

　　Communicates nursing interventions, expected outcomes and the time frames for expected completion to other members of the hospital health care team

　　Functions as a resource to the health care team members in planning for patient’s discharge

　　Documents the patient’s plan of care using identified nursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursing interventions

　　Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment

　　Initiates and evaluates patient and/or family education

　　Compares expected and actual outcomes of care and identifies deviation from the plan of care

　　Adheres to facility/client policies, procedures and protocols at all times

　　Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

　　Minimum Requirements:

　　Current Registered Nurse License for the state in which the nurse practices

　　One year of critical care experience is preferred

　　Minimum of one year acute or critical care experience preferred

　　Current BLS card; current ACLS/PALS card (per facility requirement)

　　Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

　　Participation and completion of Maxim's Competency program when applicable

　　TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

　　Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

　　Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

　　Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

　　Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

　　Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

　　Computer proficiency required

　　Must be at least 18 years of age

　　Benefits

　　At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

　　Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

　　Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

　　401(k) savings plan

　　Awards and recognition programs

　　*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

　　About Maxim Healthcare Staffing

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.