Registered Nurse in Linton, Indiana at Greene County General Hospital

The ICU-RN provides direct and indirect patient care in the critical care setting. Communicates with physicians about changes in patient's clinical condition including hemodynamic monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, must be able to cross train and support other areas of the hospital to meet hospital staffing needs.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Implements and monitors patient care plans
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate
• Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care
• Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders
• Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team
• Floats to other departments in the hospital, as needed
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Job Requirements

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing. BSN preferred.