As an ICU Nurse, you will provide high-quality, patient-centered care to critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based care, promote optimal patient outcomes, and support patients' families.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Patient Assessment: Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and psychological needs.
2. Care Planning: Develop and implement individualized care plans, prioritizing patients' needs and goals.
3. Life-Sustaining Interventions: Manage life-sustaining equipment, such as ventilators, and administer medications as prescribed.
4. Monitoring and Surveillance: Continuously monitor patients' vital signs, lab results, and other relevant data to identify changes in patient condition.
5. Collaboration and Communication: Work effectively with the interdisciplinary team, communicating patients' needs, concerns, and progress.
6. Family Support: Provide emotional support and education to patients' families, addressing their concerns and needs.
7. Professional Development: Stay up-to-date with current evidence-based practices, attending education sessions, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements:
1. Education: BSc Nursing or equivalent degree.
2. Experience: Critical care experience preferred.
3. Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and other relevant certifications.
4. Skills: Strong critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Work Environment:
1. ICU Setting: Fast-paced, dynamic environment requiring adaptability and flexibility.
2. Shift Work: Rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.