INTENSIVE CARE UNIT NURSE Vacancy at Reddington Hospital

Posted on: Wed 04-11-2020

Monitor exact, detailed reports and records of critical ICU patient.
Monitor and record symptoms and changes in patients’ conditions and inform to physician.
Carefully observe and document patient medical information’s and vital signs.
Document patients’ medical histories and assessment findings.
Document patients’ treatment plans, interventions, outcomes, or plan revisions.
Consult and coordinate with health care team members about whole patient care plans.
Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patient’s response and conditions.
Monitor the critical patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions.
Administering intravenous fluids and medications as per doctor order.
Monitor patients’ fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems such as fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
Identify patients who are at risk of complications due to nutritional status.
Assist physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, and elective cardio version.
Ensuring that ventilator, monitors and other types of medical equipment function properly.
Identify malfunctioning equipment or devices.
Collaborating with fellow members of the critical care team.
Responding to life-saving situations, using nursing standards and protocols for treatment.
Assess patients’ pain levels and sedation requirements.
Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs.
Acting as patient advocate.