Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Nursery

The Clinical Nurse is an engaged, credentialed member of the Professional Nursing Organization. Responsible for autonomous practice directed by tenets of practitioner, leader/decision maker, scientist, and transferor. Utilizes the nursing process to provide evidence-based care and ensure safe patient passage.

Assess, diagnose, identify outcomes, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care using the nursing process. Apply critical thinking to anticipate patient status changes and modify plans or elevate to the care team. Practice per ANA Code of Ethics to advocate for patients and families.

Manage interpersonal relationships and mentor colleagues to advance nursing practice. Assume authority and accountability for patient care, delegating to team members per policies. Prioritize and organize time to optimize outcomes in the intensive care nursery.

Seek current evidence and standards, applying them to daily practice while role modeling inquiry. Communicate effectively across formats and partner for positive change. Precept students, residents, and team members, contributing to research and quality improvement.